About this property
The Greystone Historic District is a historic district encompassing the early 20th-century mill village of Greystone in North Providence, Rhode Island. The district most significant elements is the Greystone Mill, a complex of brick industrial buildings on the North Providence side of the Woonasquatucket River, as well as the dam spanning the river and a water tank in Johnston. The village, entirely in North Providence, was developed between 1904 and 1912 by Joseph Benn and Company, the mill proprietors, to provide housing for its workers. The main focus of the village is on junction of Greystone Road and Oakleigh Avenue. The company built a variety of housing types, including duplexes and tenements, which line some of the side streets.
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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 07001343. It was listed on January 2, 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 Greystone Historic District listed on the National Register?
Greystone Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 2, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Greystone Historic District?
Greystone Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Greystone Historic District?
The period of significance for Greystone Historic District is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Greystone Historic District?
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