About this property
The Phillips Insulated Wire Company Complex is an historic industrial site at 413 Central Avenue in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Encompassing three city blocks, the Phillips complex includes fourteen brick buildings with more than 350,000 square feet (33,000 m2) of space. They were built by the Phillips Insulated Wire Company between about 1898 and 1927.
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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 04000194. It was listed on March 19, 2004.
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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 Phillips Insulated Wire Company Complex listed on the National Register?
Phillips Insulated Wire Company Complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 19, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Phillips Insulated Wire Company Complex?
Phillips Insulated Wire Company Complex is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Phillips Insulated Wire Company Complex?
The period of significance for Phillips Insulated Wire Company Complex is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1898.
Can I research the history near Phillips Insulated Wire Company Complex?
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