National Register of Historic Places

Lambert's Point Knitting Mill (122-0934)

Norfolk (Independent City), Norfolk County, Virginia
Listed
February 1, 2006
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
05001585

About this property

Lambert's Point Knitting Mill, also known as The Knitting Mill and Old Dominion Paper Company, is a historic mill building located at Norfolk, Virginia. It was built in 1895, and consists of the central two-story original mill building highlighted by a tall four-story tower. It was augmented in the 1950s by a one-story addition on the south elevation, and by additional one-story additions on the north and west sides of the building. The masonry structure is clad with smooth-finished concrete stucco. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.

Location

808 W. 44th St.
Norfolk (Independent City), Norfolk County, Virginia
36.88648, -76.29536

Categories

INDUSTRYARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Lambert's Point Knitting Mill (122-0934) listed on the National Register?

Lambert's Point Knitting Mill (122-0934) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 1, 2006.

What type of historic resource is Lambert's Point Knitting Mill (122-0934)?

Lambert's Point Knitting Mill (122-0934) is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Lambert's Point Knitting Mill (122-0934)?

The period of significance for Lambert's Point Knitting Mill (122-0934) is recorded as the industrial era.

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