About this property
The Harris Mill, also known as the Interlaken Mills and now the Harris Mill Lofts, is a historic mill complex at 618 Main Street in the Harris village of Coventry, Rhode Island. This complex of ten buildings occupies a 4.3-acre (1.7 ha) parcel adjacent to the North Branch of the Pawtuxet River. The oldest portion of the main mill building dates to 1850, with a major expansion added in 1870. The mill was founded by Elisha Harris, who had recently served as Governor of Rhode Island, and produced cotton twill cloth. It was acquired by Interlaken Mills in 1900, for whom it had been a major supplier, and was operated until 1953.
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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 07000761. It was listed on July 26, 2007.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Harris Mill listed on the National Register?
Harris Mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 26, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Harris Mill?
Harris Mill is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Harris Mill?
The period of significance for Harris Mill is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1850.
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