About this property
The French Worsted Company Mill Historic District encompassed a historic mill complex in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Bounded by Hamlet Avenue, Davison Avenue, and Manville Road, a complex of sixteen brick buildings was built between 1906 and the late 1920s. The complex was home to the French Worsted Company, a manufacturer established with funds from French investors brought over by Aram Pothier, the Quebec-born mayor of Woonsocket.
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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 08000453. It was listed on May 20, 2008.
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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 French Worsted Company Mill Historic District listed on the National Register?
French Worsted Company Mill Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 20, 2008.
What type of historic resource is French Worsted Company Mill Historic District?
French Worsted Company Mill Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for French Worsted Company Mill Historic District?
The period of significance for French Worsted Company Mill Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1906.
Can I research the history near French Worsted Company Mill Historic District?
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