List of mills in Fall River, Massachusetts
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The city of Fall River, Massachusetts
once had over 100 cotton textile mills and was the leading cotton textile center in the United States during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
There are currently approximately 63 mills remaining in the city. Many have been added to the National Register of Historic Places
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Fall River, Massachusetts
Fall River is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, in the United States. It is located about south of Boston, southeast of Providence, Rhode Island, and west of New Bedford and south of Taunton. The city's population was 88,857 during the 2010 census, making it the tenth largest city in...
once had over 100 cotton textile mills and was the leading cotton textile center in the United States during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
There are currently approximately 63 mills remaining in the city. Many have been added to the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
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Existing mills
Ref# | Name | Image | Built | Location | Construction | NRHP Listing | Notes/current use |
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1 | Algonquin Printing Company Algonquin Printing Co. Algonquin Printing Co. is a historic mill complex located at 1 Middle Street, off Bay Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.It was built by the Algonquin Printing Company in 1891 which operated the site until 1939 when the company was liquidated and sold.... |
1891 | Middle Street | Red Brick | 83000615 | October 2010 fire. Main mill saved. | |
2 | American Printing Company Mill No.7 American Printing Co. and Metacomet Mill The Metacomet Mill, built in 1847 by Colonel Richard Borden for the manufacture of cotton textiles, is the oldest remaining textile mill in Fall River, Massachusetts.The adjacent American Printing Company Mill No... |
1906 | Anawan Street | Red Brick | 83000617 | Built over falls of Quequechan River; site of Anawan Mill | |
3 | Arkwright Mill No. 1 Quequechan Valley Mills Historic District Quequechan Valley Mills Historic District is an historic district located on Quequechan, Jefferson, and Stevens Streets between Interstate-195 and Denver Street in Fall River, Massachusetts... |
1897 | 537 Quequechan | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
83000709 | part of Quequechan Valley Mills Historic District | |
4 | Ashworth Brothers Mill Ashworth Brothers Mill Ashworth Brothers Mill is an historic mill complex located on Globe Mills Avenue in Fall River, Massachusetts. The mill was constructed for the manufacture of textile carding machinery... Complex |
1910 | Globe Mills Ave | Red Brick | manufactured carding machines | ||
5 | Barnard Mills Barnard Mills Barnard Mills is an historic mill at 641-657 Quarry Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.The mill was organized in 1872, but not built until 1874. It was constructed in native Fall River granite in the Italianate style for the manufacture of cotton cloth... |
1874 | Quarry Street | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
83000623 | weave shed added in 1896; now "Tower Mill Outlet" | |
6 | Border City Mill No. 1 Border City Mills Border City Mills is an historic textile mill site located at the corner of West Street and Weaver Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.The company was established in 1873 for the manufacture of cotton textiles. The company's first president was S. Angier Chace and George T. Hathaway was... |
1880 | Ace Street | Red Brick | 83004614 | Replaced original mill that burned in 1877 | |
7 | Border City Mill No. 2 Border City Mill No. 2 Border City Mill No. 2 is a historic cotton textile mill located at one Weaver Street in Fall River, Massachusetts. The mill was erected in 1873 out of red brick in the Italiante style. The company's first president was S. Angier Chace and George T. Hathaway was treasurer.During the financial... |
1873 | Weaver Street | Red Brick | 90000999 | Converted into apartments in 1980s | |
8 | Border City Mill No. 3 Border City Mills Border City Mills is an historic textile mill site located at the corner of West Street and Weaver Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.The company was established in 1873 for the manufacture of cotton textiles. The company's first president was S. Angier Chace and George T. Hathaway was... |
1888 | North End | Red Brick | 83004614 | mixed industrial | |
9 | Bourne Mill | 1881 | State Avenue | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
06001189 | located in Tiverton, RI; converted into residences | |
10 | Chace Mills Chace Mills Chace Mills is an historic site on Lewiston and Salem Streets in Fall River, Massachusetts.In 1872 the mill was organized and built for the manufacture of cotton cloth with a capacity of 43,480 spindles. It was constructed of native Fall River Granite in the Italianate style... |
1872 | Lewiston Street | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
83000648 | formerly Arkwright; weave shed burned 1999, main mill saved | |
11 | Charlton Mill Charlton Mill Charlton Mill is an historic mill at 109 Howe Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.The mill was built in 1911 and added to the National Historic Register in 1983.... |
1910 | Howe Street | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
83000650 | Weave shed demolished. Last granite mill to be built in the city | |
12 | Connanicut Weave Mill | 1880s | Shaw Street | Red Brick | |||
13 | Cornell Mill Cornell Mills Cornell Mills is an historic cotton textile mill located at Alden Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.The mill was organized in 1889 and built in 1890 from native Fall River granite. It had a capacity of 45,000 spindles. John D... |
1889 | Alden Street | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
83000659 | ||
14 | Crescent Mill Crescent Mill Crescent Mill is an historic cotton textile mill located at 30 Front Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.The mill was organized in 1871 and built in 1872 from native Fall River granite in the Italianate style. It had a capacity of 33,280 spindles. Benjamin Covel served as the company's first... |
1871 | off Plymouth Ave | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
83000659 | aka Merchants Mill No. 2 (1893) | |
15 | Davis Mill No. 1 Quequechan Valley Mills Historic District Quequechan Valley Mills Historic District is an historic district located on Quequechan, Jefferson, and Stevens Streets between Interstate-195 and Denver Street in Fall River, Massachusetts... |
1902 | 749 Quequechan | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
83000709 | part of Quequechan Valley Mills Historic District; current tenant: EC Pigments LLC | |
16 | Davis Mill No. 2 Quequechan Valley Mills Historic District Quequechan Valley Mills Historic District is an historic district located on Quequechan, Jefferson, and Stevens Streets between Interstate-195 and Denver Street in Fall River, Massachusetts... |
1908 | 661 Quequechan | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
83000709 | part of Quequechan Valley Mills Historic District | |
17 | Davol Mill No. 1 | 1871 | 427 Plymouth Ave | Red Brick | Built in the Second Empire Style | ||
18 | Davol Mill No. 2 | 1867 | 427 Plymouth Ave | Red Brick | Built in the Second Empire Style | ||
19 | Durfee Mill No. 1 Durfee Mills Durfee Mills is an historic textile mill complex located at 359-479 Pleasant Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.Mill No. 1 was built in 1866 for the manufacture of cotton cloth. The company was named in honor of Major Bradford Durfee. The mill complex is the largest, and most complete in the city.... |
1866 | Pleasant Street | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
83000664 | largest complex in city | |
21 | Durfee Mill No. 2 Durfee Mills Durfee Mills is an historic textile mill complex located at 359-479 Pleasant Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.Mill No. 1 was built in 1866 for the manufacture of cotton cloth. The company was named in honor of Major Bradford Durfee. The mill complex is the largest, and most complete in the city.... |
1871 | Pleasant Street | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
83000664 | largest complex in city | |
21 | Durfee Mill No. 3 Durfee Mills Durfee Mills is an historic textile mill complex located at 359-479 Pleasant Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.Mill No. 1 was built in 1866 for the manufacture of cotton cloth. The company was named in honor of Major Bradford Durfee. The mill complex is the largest, and most complete in the city.... |
1881 | Pleasant Street | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
83000664 | largest complex in city | |
22 | Fall River Bleachery Fall River Bleachery Fall River Bleachery is an historic textile bleachery on Jefferson Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.The bleachery was built in 1872 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.-Historical background:... |
1872 | Jefferson Street | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
83000667 | (portion burned October 30, 1967) | |
23 | Flint Mills No. 1 Flint Mills Flint Mills is an historic textile mill complex at Alden Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.The mills were organized in 1872 with John D. Flint as the first president. The original mill was destroyed by fire on October 28, 1882. It was rebuilt in 1883. A second mill was later added... |
1882 | Alden Street | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
83000669 | 1872 tower mill burned in October 28, 1882, rebuilt without tower. | |
24 | Flint Mills No. 2 Flint Mills Flint Mills is an historic textile mill complex at Alden Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.The mills were organized in 1872 with John D. Flint as the first president. The original mill was destroyed by fire on October 28, 1882. It was rebuilt in 1883. A second mill was later added... |
1880s | Alden Street | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
83000669 | ||
25 | Foster Spinning Co. Foster Spinning Co. Foster Spinning Co. is an historic textile mill on Cove Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.The mill was built in 1916 from red brick and had a capacity of 13,312 spindles... |
1916 | Cove Street | Red Brick | 83000670 | ||
26 | Globe Yarn Mills No. 1 | 1881 | 206 Globe Mills Ave | Red Brick | |||
27 | Globe Yarn Mills No. 2 Globe Yarn Mills Globe Yarn Mills are two historic textile mills located at 460 Globe Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.The company was incorporated in 1881 for the manufacture of cotton yarns. Mill No. 1 was constructed nearby at Globe Mills Avenue in 1881. William J. Jennings was the first president... |
1885 | 460 Globe St | Red Brick | 83000671 | ||
28 | Globe Yarn Mills No. 3 Globe Yarn Mills Globe Yarn Mills are two historic textile mills located at 460 Globe Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.The company was incorporated in 1881 for the manufacture of cotton yarns. Mill No. 1 was constructed nearby at Globe Mills Avenue in 1881. William J. Jennings was the first president... |
1890's | Griffin St | Red Brick | 83000671 | ||
29 | Granite Mill No. 2 Granite Mills Granite Mills are two historic textile mills located on Bedford Street in Fall River, Massachusetts, consisting of Granite Mill No. 2 and Granite Mill No. 3.... |
1871 | Bedford Street | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
83004610 | formerly Anderson Little, Pepperell Mills | |
30 | Granite Mill No. 3 Granite Mills Granite Mills are two historic textile mills located on Bedford Street in Fall River, Massachusetts, consisting of Granite Mill No. 2 and Granite Mill No. 3.... |
1893 | Bedford Street | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
83004610 | formerly Globe Mfg. (modified) | |
31 | Hargraves Mill No. 1 Hargraves Mill No. 1 Hargraves Mill No. 1 is an historic textile mill on Quarry Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.The mill was built in 1888 from native Fall River granite. Reuben Hargraves was the company's first president... |
1888 | Quarry Street | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
83000675 | formerly Quaker Fabrics; aka Parker "C" mills | |
32 | Heywood Narrow Fabric Co. | 1890 | 275 Martine St | Red Brick | |||
33 | King Philip Mill No. 1 King Philip Mills King Philip Mills is an historic mill complex located at 372 Kilburn Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.The company was organized in 1871 and Mills No. 1 and 2 were built the same year... |
1871 | Kilburn Street | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
83000687 | later part of Berkshire Fine Spinning Associates Berkshire Fine Spinning Associates Berkshire Fine Spinning Associates was founded in 1889 as Berkshire Cotton Manufacturing Company in Adams, Massachusetts. By 1917 the company was capitalized at $2,500,000 and contained over 260,000 ring and mule spindles and 6,500 looms for the production of cotton textiles , making it one of the... |
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34 | King Philip Mill No. 2 King Philip Mills King Philip Mills is an historic mill complex located at 372 Kilburn Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.The company was organized in 1871 and Mills No. 1 and 2 were built the same year... |
1871 | Kilburn Street | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
83000687 | later part of Berkshire Fine Spinning Associates Berkshire Fine Spinning Associates Berkshire Fine Spinning Associates was founded in 1889 as Berkshire Cotton Manufacturing Company in Adams, Massachusetts. By 1917 the company was capitalized at $2,500,000 and contained over 260,000 ring and mule spindles and 6,500 looms for the production of cotton textiles , making it one of the... |
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35 | King Philip Mill No. 3 King Philip Mills King Philip Mills is an historic mill complex located at 372 Kilburn Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.The company was organized in 1871 and Mills No. 1 and 2 were built the same year... |
1880's | Kilburn Street | Red Brick | 83000687 | later part of Berkshire Fine Spinning Associates Berkshire Fine Spinning Associates Berkshire Fine Spinning Associates was founded in 1889 as Berkshire Cotton Manufacturing Company in Adams, Massachusetts. By 1917 the company was capitalized at $2,500,000 and contained over 260,000 ring and mule spindles and 6,500 looms for the production of cotton textiles , making it one of the... ; Korber Hats |
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36 | King Philip Mill No. 4 King Philip Mills King Philip Mills is an historic mill complex located at 372 Kilburn Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.The company was organized in 1871 and Mills No. 1 and 2 were built the same year... |
1880's | Kilburn Street | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
83000687 | later part of Berkshire Fine Spinning Associates Berkshire Fine Spinning Associates Berkshire Fine Spinning Associates was founded in 1889 as Berkshire Cotton Manufacturing Company in Adams, Massachusetts. By 1917 the company was capitalized at $2,500,000 and contained over 260,000 ring and mule spindles and 6,500 looms for the production of cotton textiles , making it one of the... |
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37 | Laurel Lake Mill No. 1 Laurel Lake Mills Laurel Lake Mills is an historic textile mill site located at 951 Broadway in Fall River, Massachusetts.The company was organized in 1881 for the manufacture of cotton yarns, with John P. Slade its first president. Mill No. 1 was built soon after.... |
1881 | Broadway | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
83004612 | ||
38 | Laurel Lake Mill No. 2 Laurel Lake Mills Laurel Lake Mills is an historic textile mill site located at 951 Broadway in Fall River, Massachusetts.The company was organized in 1881 for the manufacture of cotton yarns, with John P. Slade its first president. Mill No. 1 was built soon after.... |
1890s | Broadway | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
83004612 | ||
39 | Mechanics Mill Mechanics Mill Mechanics Mill is an historic cotton textile mill located at 1082 Davol Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.The mill was constructed in 1868 from red brick, in the Italianate style. The mill's octagonal tower originally had a highly decorative top, that has been removed... |
1868 | Davol Street | red brick | 83000693 | first mill constructed north of the city center. One of the former Quaker plants. Currently being converted to Commonwealth Landing. | |
40 | Merino Mills | 1875 | Alden Street | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
Original name The Fall River Merino Co. | ||
41 | Metacomet Mill | 1847 | Anawan Street | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
83000617 | aka Iron Works Mill #6; Oldest Remaining cloth-producing mill in City | |
42 | Narragansett Mill No.1 Narragansett Mills Narragansett Mills is an historic textile mill site located at 1567 N. Main Street in Fall River, Massachusetts, United States.The mills were organized in 1871, and the first mill was built in 1872 from red brick in the Italianate style. A. Dorrance Easton served as the company's first president... |
1872 | North Main St. | Red Brick | 83000694 | now medical offices | |
43 | Narragansett Mill No.2 Narragansett Mills Narragansett Mills is an historic textile mill site located at 1567 N. Main Street in Fall River, Massachusetts, United States.The mills were organized in 1871, and the first mill was built in 1872 from red brick in the Italianate style. A. Dorrance Easton served as the company's first president... |
1872 | North Main St. | Red Brick | 83000694 | ||
44 | Pilgrim Mills Pilgrim Mills Pilgrim Mills is an historic textile mill located at 847 Pleasant Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.The mill was built in 1911 from red brick and was the first mill in the city powered entirely by electric. It had a capacity of 53,568 spindles.... |
1910 | Pleasant Street | Red Brick | 83000704 | first fully electric powered mill in city; formerly Louis Hand Mfg | |
45 | Richard Borden Mill No. 2 | 1889 | Plymouth Ave | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
Currently Carter's, Billiards, Lazergate and others. | ||
46 | Sagamore Mill No. 1 Sagamore Mills No. 1 and No. 3 Sagamore Mills No. 1 and No. 3 are historic textile mills on Ace Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.The Sagamore Mills company was established in 1872 with Louis L. Barnard as the first president. Mill No.1 was constructed in 1872 from red brick.... |
1872 | North End | Red Brick | 83000713 | ||
47 | Sagamore Mill No. 2 Sagamore Mill No. 2 Sagamore Mill No. 2 is an historic textile mill located at 1822 N. Main Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.The Sagamore Mills company was established in 1872 with Louis L. Barnard as the first president. The company failed in 1879, and was reorganized as Sagamore Manufacturing Company. Mills No... |
1881 | North Main Street | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
83000712 | Rebuilt in 1881 after fire destroyed original mill #2; formerly Joan Fabrics | |
48 | Sagamore Mill No. 3 Sagamore Mills No. 1 and No. 3 Sagamore Mills No. 1 and No. 3 are historic textile mills on Ace Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.The Sagamore Mills company was established in 1872 with Louis L. Barnard as the first president. Mill No.1 was constructed in 1872 from red brick.... |
1882 | North End | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
83000713 | formerly Trina | |
49 | Sanford Spinning Co. Mill No. 1 Sanford Spinning Co. Sanford Spinning Co. is an historic mill at Globe Mills Avenue in Fall River, Massachusetts.The mill was built in 1887 and added to the National Historic Register in 1983.-See also:*List of Registered Historic Places in Fall River, Massachusetts... |
1891 | Globe Mills Ave | Red Brick | 83000714 | aka American Cotton Fabric Corp. | |
50 | Seaconnet Mills No. 1 Seaconnett Mills Seaconnett Mills is an historic cotton textile mill site located at 21 Father DeValles Boulevard in Fall River, Massachusetts.Mill No. 1 was built in 1884, while Mill No. 2 was built in the 1890s. Henry C... |
1884 | 1 Fr. Devalle Blv | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
83000716 | now known as Clover Leaf Office Park | |
51 | Seaconnet Mills No. 2 Seaconnett Mills Seaconnett Mills is an historic cotton textile mill site located at 21 Father DeValles Boulevard in Fall River, Massachusetts.Mill No. 1 was built in 1884, while Mill No. 2 was built in the 1890s. Henry C... |
1890s | 1 Fr. Devalle Blv | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
83000716 | formerly Bristol Probate and Family Court; office park | |
52 | Shove Mills No. 1 | 1874 | 126 Shove St | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
Formerly Nira. Top three floors of mill and tower burnt in the October 16, 1946 fire and were removed. | ||
53 | Shove Mills Weave Shed | 100px | 1897 | Shove St | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
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54 | Stafford Mill No. 1 Stafford Mills Stafford Mills is an historic textile mill complex located on County Street in Fall River, Massachusetts, USA.The Stafford Mills company was incorporated in 1870 with Foster H. Stafford as its first president.... |
1872 | County Street | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
83000718 | attached weave shed | |
55 | Stafford Mill No. 2 Stafford Mills Stafford Mills is an historic textile mill complex located on County Street in Fall River, Massachusetts, USA.The Stafford Mills company was incorporated in 1870 with Foster H. Stafford as its first president.... |
1872 | County Street | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
83000718 | ||
56 | Stevens Mfg. Co. 3 | 1910 | Stevens Street | Red Brick | 83000709 | remaining portion; part of Quequechan Valley Mills Historic District | |
57 | Tecumseh Mill | 1866 | Hartwell Street | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
converted into apartments in 1980s | ||
58 | Union Mill No. 1 Union Mills (Fall River, Massachusetts) Union Mills is an historic textile mill complex located on Pleasant Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.The Union Mills company was incorporated in 1859, and was the first large steam-powered mill built in the city, having installed Corliss steam engines. The buildings are constructed from native... |
1859 | Pleasant Street | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
83000726 | Nate Lions, other | |
59 | Union Mill No. 2 Union Mills (Fall River, Massachusetts) Union Mills is an historic textile mill complex located on Pleasant Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.The Union Mills company was incorporated in 1859, and was the first large steam-powered mill built in the city, having installed Corliss steam engines. The buildings are constructed from native... |
1871 | Pleasant Street | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
83000726 | recently restored; medical offices | |
60 | Wampanoag Mill No. 1 Wampanoag Mills Wampanoag Mills is an historic textile mill site located at 420 Quequechan Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.The Wampanoag Mills company was formed in 1871 for the manufacture of cotton textiles. Mill No. 1 was built on Quequechan Street in 1872 from native Fall River granite. Mill No... |
1872 | 420 Quequechan Street | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
83000729 | with attached weave shed; main mill currently being converted into residences. The Curtain Lofts. | |
61 | Wampanoag Mill No. 2 Wampanoag Mills Wampanoag Mills is an historic textile mill site located at 420 Quequechan Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.The Wampanoag Mills company was formed in 1871 for the manufacture of cotton textiles. Mill No. 1 was built on Quequechan Street in 1872 from native Fall River granite. Mill No... |
1877 | 69 Alden Street | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
83000729 | formerly Fall River Knitting Mills. Parkers Candy building attached was destroyed in 2010 fire. | |
62 | Wyoming Mills Wyoming Mills Wyoming Mills is an historic textile mill site located at 110 Chace Avenue in Fall River, Massachusetts. It is also known as the former Marshall Hat Factory site.The Wyoming Mills company was established in 1845 by Augustus Chace and William B... |
1845 | 110 Chace St | Fieldstone | 83004613 | part of Marshall Hat complex; now Duro | |
63 | Wyoming Mills Wyoming Mills Wyoming Mills is an historic textile mill site located at 110 Chace Avenue in Fall River, Massachusetts. It is also known as the former Marshall Hat Factory site.The Wyoming Mills company was established in 1845 by Augustus Chace and William B... -Marshall Hat Company Expansion |
1890s | Chace St | Red Brick | 83004613 | part of Marshall Hat complex; now Duro | |
Other existing notable mill related structures
Ref# | Name | Image | Built | Location | Construction | NRHP Listing | Notes/current use |
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1 | American Linen Co. Cotton Store House | 1860s | Ferry Street | Field Stone | |||
2 | American Printing Co. Storehouse (lower) | 1890s | Anawan Street | Red Brick | Currently Narrows Center for the Arts and others. | ||
3 | American Printing Co. Storehouse (middle) | 1890s | Anawan Street | Red Brick | |||
4 | American Printing Co. Storehouse (upper) | 1890s | Anawan Street | Red Brick | |||
5 | American Printing Co. Machine & Carpentry Shop | 100px | 1890s | Water Street | Red Brick | Occupied by the Marine Museum at Fall River | |
6 | Arkwright Mills Office Quequechan Valley Mills Historic District Quequechan Valley Mills Historic District is an historic district located on Quequechan, Jefferson, and Stevens Streets between Interstate-195 and Denver Street in Fall River, Massachusetts... |
1897 | Quequechan Street | Yellow Brick & Granite | Part of Quequechan Valley Mills Historic District | ||
7 | Cote Piano Manufacturing Company | abt. 1910 | Alden Street | Red Brick | L-shaped expansion of former Merino Company site | ||
8 | Davis Mills Office Quequechan Valley Mills Historic District Quequechan Valley Mills Historic District is an historic district located on Quequechan, Jefferson, and Stevens Streets between Interstate-195 and Denver Street in Fall River, Massachusetts... |
1902 | Quequechan Street | Yellow Brick & Granite | Part of Quequechan Valley Mills Historic District | ||
9 | Fall River Bobbin & Shuttle Company | 100px | Cambridge Street | Red Brick | |||
10 | Flint Mills Office | 1880s | Alden Street | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
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11 | Narragansett Mills Office | North Main Street | Red Brick | ||||
12 | Oliver Chace's Thread Mill Oliver Chase's Thread Mill Oliver Chase's Thread Mill is an historic mill building at 505 Bay Street in Fall River, Massachusetts. It is the remains of a much larger complex.... |
1838 | 505 Bay Street | 83000649 | Part of a larger mill building that has since been demolished, later part of Conanicut Mills (NHRP listed) | ||
13 | Osborn Mill Store House | 1872 | Montaup Street | Fall River Granite Fall River granite Fall River Granite is a Precambrian bedrock underlying the City of Fall River, Massachusetts and surrounding areas along the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay. It was formed 600 million years ago, as part of the Avalon terrane.... |
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14 | Small Brothers Manufacturing Company | Prospect Street | Red Brick | ||||
15 | Stafford Mills Office Stafford Mills Stafford Mills is an historic textile mill complex located on County Street in Fall River, Massachusetts, USA.The Stafford Mills company was incorporated in 1870 with Foster H. Stafford as its first president.... |
1873 | County Street | Red Brick | 83000718 | ||
16 | Union Belt Company | 1880s | Troy Street | Red Brick | manufactured leather belts for textile machinery | ||
Non-extant mills
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1 | American Linen Company Mill No.1 | 1852 | Ferry Street | Granite mill. Swithed to print cloth production in 1858. Closed in 1929 |
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2 | American Linen Company Mill No.2 | 1862 | Ferry Street | Granite mill. Fire June 29, 1876 damaged upper stories, pitched roof converted to flat roof in rebuild |
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3 | American Print Works | 1867 | 1941 | Water Street | Granite mill destroyed by fire on October 11-12, 1941; as part of Firestone Rubber Complex. | |
4 | Anawan Mill | 1825 | 1905 | Anawan Street | Red brick mill destroyed by fire, rebuilt, demo'd in 1905 for APC Mill #7 | |
5 | Barnaby Mfg. Co. Quequechan Valley Mills Historic District Quequechan Valley Mills Historic District is an historic district located on Quequechan, Jefferson, and Stevens Streets between Interstate-195 and Denver Street in Fall River, Massachusetts... |
1892 | 2010 | Quequechan St | Granite mill buildings demolished. Formerly Frito-Lay and The Mill Stores Outlet | |
6 | Bay State Print Works | 1867 | Globe Street | (aka Tiverton Print Works) site of Globe Yarn Mills Globe Yarn Mills Globe Yarn Mills are two historic textile mills located at 460 Globe Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.The company was incorporated in 1881 for the manufacture of cotton yarns. Mill No. 1 was constructed nearby at Globe Mills Avenue in 1881. William J. Jennings was the first president... ; destroyed by fire, 1867 |
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7 | Charlton Mill Weave Shed | Howe Street | Granite construction, demolished | |||
8 | Conanicut Mills | 100px | 1880 | Shaw Street | Mill closed in 1926, weave mill remains. Mount Hope Mill and Oliver Chase Thread Mill part of this complex. | |
9 | Estes Mill | 1852 | 1940 | Sucker Brook | destroyed by fire on June 7, 1940. Located near Fall River Bleachery. | |
10 | Fall River Mfg. Co. | 1868 | 1961 | Anawan Street | original 1813 mill, rebuilt in 1868, destroyed by fire in 1961 | |
11 | Fall River Print Works | 1826 | Anawan Street | one of the eight original mills along the Quequechan Falls (aka Robeson Print Works) | ||
12 | Globe Manufactory | 1811 | 1838 | Kelley Park (former Slade pond) | first textile mill in city organized by Colonel Joseph Durfee, never very successful. Original wooden mill destroyed by fire in 1838. The replacement stone structure pictured at left was often called the "first mill in Fall River". It was demolished in 1927. | |
13 | Granite Mill No. 1 Granite Mills Granite Mills are two historic textile mills located on Bedford Street in Fall River, Massachusetts, consisting of Granite Mill No. 2 and Granite Mill No. 3.... |
1875 | 1961 | 13th Street | site of former China Royal. Currently the site of Boston Market and CVS. | |
14 | Hargraves Mill No. 2 | 1891 | 2009 | Brayton Ave | Granite mill with brick mill expansion, formerly Quaker Fabrics Main Plant (highly modified) demolished, March 2009 | |
15 | Iron Works Mill No.1 | 1889 | 2011 | Water Street | Red brick mill demolished by Boremco in May 2011 | |
16 | Iron Works Mill No. 2 | 1892 | 1973 | Water Street | Red brick mill destroyed by fire on March 9, 1973 | |
17 | Iron Works Mill No. 3 | 1893 | 2008 | Water Street | Red brick mill demolished by Boremco in October 2008 | |
18 | Iron Works Mill No. 4 | 1894 | 1941 | Water Street | Red brick mill destroyed by fire on October 11-12, 1941; as part of Firestone Rubber Complex | |
19 | Iron Works Mill No. 5 | 1902 | 1941 | Water Street | Red brick mill destroyed by fire on October 11-12, 1941; as part of Firestone Rubber Complex | |
20 | Kerr Thread Mill No.1 | 1890 | 1987 | Martine Street | Red brick mill; enlarged in 1893; became American Thread Co. in 1897; destroyed by fire January 12, 1987 (was home to the Kerr Mill Outlet store) | |
21 | Kerr Thread Mill No.2 | 1907 | 1987 | Martine Street | Red brick mill built by the American Thread Co.; destroyed by fire January 12, 1987 (the fire began in this building) | |
22 | Kerr Thread Mill No.3 | after 1916 | 1987 | Martine Street | Reinforced concrete mill built by the American Thread Co.; destroyed by fire January 12, 1987 | |
23 | Lincoln Manufacturing Co. | 1907 | 1950s | Jefferson Street | Two granite mills demolished. Swan Finishing later built on this site. | |
24 | Massasoit Steam Mill | 1846 | 1960s | Davol Street | Sold to Massasoit Manufacturing Co. Converted to cotton waste plant. | |
25 | Merchants Mill | 1866 | 1934 | Pleasant Street | Unique granite mill building designed with French style towers and a mansard roof. Destroyed by fire on January 29, 1934. Was one of the largest mill buildings in the city. | |
26 | Montaup Mill | 1871 | 1940 | Cook Pond | became Osborn Mill #2 (1886) The red brick mill which was destroyed by fire March 25, 1940 | |
27 | Mount Hope Mill | 1867 | Bay Street | Manufactured shirtings. According to 1877 map of the city this mill was the building attached to the Oliver Chase Thread Mill. (aka the Oliver Chase Mill) | ||
28 | Osborn Mill No. 1 | 1872 | Montaup Street | Granite mill did not burn in the 1940 fire. Has since been demolished | ||
29 | Parker Mill Quequechan Valley Mills Historic District Quequechan Valley Mills Historic District is an historic district located on Quequechan, Jefferson, and Stevens Streets between Interstate-195 and Denver Street in Fall River, Massachusetts... |
1895 | 2009 | Jefferson Street | Granite mill demolished, March 2009 | |
30 | Pocasset Mills Pocasset Manufacturing Company Pocasset Manufacturing Company was a cotton textile mill located in Fall River, Massachusetts. It was located just west of Main Street across the second falls of the Quequechan River. It was organized on August 15, 1821, with $100,000 in capital. The mill began operation in 1822, with Samuel Rodman... |
1843 | 1928 | Pocasset Street | original mill built 1821, burned, rebuilt in 1842; destroyed by fire in 1928 (origin of Great Fall River Fire of 1928 Great Fall River Fire of 1928 The Great Fall River Fire of 1928 occurred on February 2–3, 1928 and destroyed a vast portion of downtown Fall River, Massachusetts. Although the city has had many other large fires, both before and after, the 1928 conflagration is generally considered the worst in the city's history, since it... ) |
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31 | Quequechan Mill | 1826 | Pocasset Street | originally part of Pocasset Mill; later FR MFG. Co.; later Massasoit | ||
32 | Richard Borden Mill No. 1 | 1871 | 1981 | Rodman Street | Granite double tower mill destroyed by fire November 5, 1981. Formerly Arlan's. (currently McDonald's, Sullivan Tire Co.) | |
33 | Robeson Mill No. 1 | 1866 | 2001 | Hartwell Street | Red brick tower mill demolished in 2001; aka Luther MFG Co. (1903) Currently Gas Station, Car Wash and Chinese restaurant. | |
34 | Robeson Mill No. 2 | 1903 | 1990s | Hartwell Street | Granite mill demolished in 1990s; site of Walgreens Walgreens Walgreen Co. , doing business as Walgreens , is the largest drugstore chain in the United States of America. As of August 31st, the company operates 8,210 locations across all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Founded in Chicago, Illinois in 1901, and has since expanded... & Applebee's Applebee's Applebee’s International, Inc., is an American company which develops, franchises, and operates the Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar restaurant chain. As of September 2011, there were 2,010 restaurants operating system-wide in the United States, one U.S. territory and 14 other countries... |
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35 | Sanford Spinning Co. Mill No. 2 | 1890 | 2000s | Globe Mills Ave | Red brick mill demo'd for new middle school | |
36 | Shove Mill No. 2 | 100px | 1881 | 1940 | Cook Pond | Granite mill located just over the state line in Tiverton, Rhode Island. Originally three stories, only a portion of the first floor remains, and has been added on to. |
37 | Slade Mill | 1871 | Globe Street | (aka Ancona, 1903) Red Brick mill closed in 1927. Currently the Globe Fire Station is located on the site. | ||
38 | Stevens Mfg. No. 1 | 1892 | 2000s | Stevens Street | Red brick mill demolished for new housing (portions remain) One of the buildings in this complex burned in the mid 1990's(Bristol Finishing). | |
39 | Stevens Mfg. No. 2 | 1892 | 2000s | Stevens Street | Red brick mill demolished for new housing (portions remain) | |
40 | Tecumseh Mill No. 2 | 1873 | 1990s | Rodman Street | Granite mill demolished in 1990s for Stop & Shop; formerly Mason's Furniture | |
41 | Tecumseh Mill No. 3 | 1880s | 1990s | Rodman Street | Granite mill demolished in 1990s for Stop & Shop; formerly Mason's Furniture | |
42 | Troy Mills No.1 Troy Cotton & Woolen Manufactory The Troy Cotton & Woolen Manufactory was a textile manufacturing company located Fall River, Massachusetts. Founded in 1813 by Oliver Chace, it was the second textile mill to be built over the Quequechan River... |
1821 | 1960s | Troy Street | demolished in 1960s for Interstate 195 (original mill built in 1813 burned and replaced with mill of fieldstone construction) | |
43 | Troy Mills No.2 Troy Cotton & Woolen Manufactory The Troy Cotton & Woolen Manufactory was a textile manufacturing company located Fall River, Massachusetts. Founded in 1813 by Oliver Chace, it was the second textile mill to be built over the Quequechan River... |
1860 | 1960s | Troy Street | Granite mill demolished in 1960s for Interstate 195 | |
44 | Union Cotton Factory | 1813 | 1838 | Cook Pond | 4th cotton mill in city; burned in 1838, site of Laurel Lake Mills | |
45 | Union Mill No.3 | 1879 | 1961 | Pleasant Street | Granite mill demolished in 1960s for Interstate 195. | |
46 | Wamsutta Steam Woolen Mill | 1846 | 1961 | Blossoms Lane | later Massasoit MFG. Co. Demolished for Interstate 195 | |
47 | Watuppa Mill | 1928 | Anawan Street | one of the eight original mills along the Quequechan Falls (aka Massasoit Mill); later part of Pocasset Mills (burned in 1928) | ||
48 | Weetamoe Mill | 1870 | 1940 | Davol Street | Red brick mill destroyed by fire on February 6, 1940 | |
See also
- Fall River, MassachusettsFall River, MassachusettsFall River is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, in the United States. It is located about south of Boston, southeast of Providence, Rhode Island, and west of New Bedford and south of Taunton. The city's population was 88,857 during the 2010 census, making it the tenth largest city in...
- History of Fall River, MassachusettsHistory of Fall River, MassachusettsFor much of its history, the city of Fall River, Massachusetts has been defined by the rise and fall of its cotton textile industry. From its beginnings as a rural outpost of the Plymouth Colony, the city grew to become the largest textile producing center in the United States during the 19th...
- List of Registered Historic Places in Fall River, Massachusetts
- List of mills in Oldham