About this property
The Hanora Mills (also known as the Hanora Lippitt Mills Apartments) are a historic textile mill complex in the center of Woonsocket, Rhode Island. The oldest part of the mill complex was constructed in brick around 1827 by the Ballou family, and it was named Harrison Mills. The mill was a water powered facility with a specially dug trench.
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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 82000139. It was listed on November 24, 1982.
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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 Hanora Mills listed on the National Register?
Hanora Mills was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 24, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Hanora Mills?
Hanora Mills is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Hanora Mills?
The period of significance for Hanora Mills is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1827.
Can I research the history near Hanora Mills?
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