About this property
The Pawtuxet Valley Dyeing Company was a historic mill complex at 9 Howard Avenue in the town of Coventry, Rhode Island. The complex included three buildings: the main mill building and two pump houses, as well as the dam which impounds the Pearce Mill Pond, and the tailrace which evacuates water from the mill into the North Branch Pawtuxet River.
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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 05001296. It was listed on November 16, 2005.
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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 Pawtuxet Valley Dyeing Company listed on the National Register?
Pawtuxet Valley Dyeing Company was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 16, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Pawtuxet Valley Dyeing Company?
Pawtuxet Valley Dyeing Company is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Pawtuxet Valley Dyeing Company?
The period of significance for Pawtuxet Valley Dyeing Company is recorded as the industrial era.
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