Philmont Worsted Company Mill - Woonsocket RI
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N 42° 00.628 W 071° 30.093
19T E 292854 N 4653965
The Philmont Worsted Company Mill was built in 2 stages with the first in 1919.
Waymark Code: WMT8WB
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 10/16/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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The mill was constructed by Guerin Company, Belgium and French investors. The Guerins invested heavily in the area procuring multiple mills operating over 21,000 spindles, 112 looms and had a dyeing and finishing operation. This particular building was the last one the Guerin companies built. It was designed for spinning worsted and mohair yarns.
Street address:
685 Social St
Woonsocket, RI


County / Borough / Parish: Providence

Year listed: 2006

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Industry

Periods of significance: 1900-1924; 1925-1949; 1950-1974

Historic function: Manufacturing facility

Current function: Domestic

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 1: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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