Whitinsville Old Cotton Mill - Whitinsville Historic District - Northbridge, MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member nomadwillie
N 42° 06.590 W 071° 39.872
19T E 279701 N 4665407
Built in 1845 by Paul Whitin as an expansion to his cotton and textile machinery business.
Waymark Code: WMKKKC
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 04/27/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member ddtfamily
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The mill was built in 1845 as an expansion to his business. In 1864 the mill was enlarged by adding a L. It is constructed with granite and is 3 stories and included 7,500 operating spindles. In 1868 Paul Whitin turned over the management to his 3 sons. Today the mill is used as elderly housing.
Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Whitinsville Historic District

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Address:
Douglas Rd

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