About this property
O'Bannon Mill (also known as O'Bannon Corporation Leather Division, or Collins & Aikman Mill) is an historical mill at 90 Bay Spring Avenue in Barrington, Rhode Island. It was one of the first places where artificial leather (using pyroxylin) was manufactured on a large scale.
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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 96000891. It was listed on July 22, 1996.
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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 O'Bannon Mill listed on the National Register?
O'Bannon Mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 22, 1996.
What type of historic resource is O'Bannon Mill?
O'Bannon Mill is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for O'Bannon Mill?
The period of significance for O'Bannon Mill is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near O'Bannon Mill?
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