About this property
Berkeley Mill Village is a historic district encompassing the mill village of Berkeley in Cumberland, Rhode Island. The village is roughly bounded by Martin Street and Mendon Road on the north and east, railroad tracks to the west, and St. Joseph Cemetery to the south. The village, including a mill complex and mill employee housing, was built in 1872 by the Lonsdale Company. Most of the residential structures built are two-story brick duplexes, although Mendon Street is lined with a number of fine Queen Anne Victorian houses.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 72000036. It was listed on February 23, 1972.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Berkeley Mill Village listed on the National Register?
Berkeley Mill Village was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 23, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Berkeley Mill Village?
Berkeley Mill Village is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Berkeley Mill Village?
The period of significance for Berkeley Mill Village is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1872.
Can I research the history near Berkeley Mill Village?
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