About this property
The Glenark Mills or Glenark Landing is a historic textile mill complex on 64 East Street in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. The original stone section of this mill was constructed 1865 by William Norton and was enlarged with a brick addition in 1885. Originally a cotton mill, the building was converted for use as a knitting mill and then as a worsted mill.
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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 89000409. It was listed on May 14, 1989.
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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 Glenark Mills listed on the National Register?
Glenark Mills was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 14, 1989.
What type of historic resource is Glenark Mills?
Glenark Mills is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Glenark Mills?
The period of significance for Glenark Mills is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1865.
Can I research the history near Glenark Mills?
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