Perry Mill

Perry Mill is an industrial building in Rhode Island designed to process materials using water power from a nearby source. The structure retains its original construction methods and layout typical of mills built during the 1800s.

The mill was built in the 1800s during New England's rapid industrial growth, when water-powered mills were central to regional economies. This building represents how manufacturing transformed the landscape and employment of early America.

The mill demonstrates how water power shaped daily work and community life in early Rhode Island. The building itself shows the practical skills and knowledge that local workers passed down through generations.

The building can be viewed from outside to see its original structure and design. Information about the site is available through the National Register of Historic Places documentation.

The site earned listing on the National Register because historians and architects recognized it as important to understanding American industrial development. This protection ensures the building maintains its historical character rather than being altered for modern uses.

Location: Rhode Island

GPS coordinates: 41.48389,-71.31528

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:40