Richmond Paper Company Mill Complex
National Register of Historic Places

Richmond Paper Company Mill Complex

East Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
Listed
November 1, 2006
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
06000974

About this property

The Richmond Paper Company Mill Complex is an historic paper mill at 310 Bourne Avenue in East Providence, Rhode Island, United States. It comprises a group of mainly brick buildings on 13 acres (5.3 ha) of land, bounded on the north by Bourne Avenue, the east by railroad tracks, the west by the Seekonk River, and on the south by land formerly owned by the Washburn Wire Company. The first seven of the surviving buildings were built between 1883 and 1887 by the Richmond Paper Company. The property was acquired at auction in 1894 by Eugene Phillips, who operated the American Electrical Works on the premises, adding more buildings between 1900 and 1930 and demolishing several buildings specific to paper processing. The modern property has a variety of light industrial uses. The Richmond Paper Company was the place where Arthur Dehon Little began his career. The complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006, and is part of the Phillipsdale Historic District.

Location

310 Bourne Ave.
East Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
41.84227, -71.37035

Categories

INDUSTRYENGINEERING
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Phillipsdale Historic District
Listed
0.2 mi
Daggett, Nathaniel, House
Industrial
0.5 mi
Butler Hospital
Industrial
0.6 mi
Boston and Providence Railroad Bridge
Industrial
0.7 mi
Blackstone Park Historic District
Listed
0.8 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Bunker Hill – Rhode Island contingent
1775Revolutionary War
2 mi

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When was Richmond Paper Company Mill Complex listed on the National Register?

Richmond Paper Company Mill Complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 1, 2006.

What type of historic resource is Richmond Paper Company Mill Complex?

Richmond Paper Company Mill Complex is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Richmond Paper Company Mill Complex?

The period of significance for Richmond Paper Company Mill Complex is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1883.

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