Arlington Mills Historic District

Arlington Mills Historic District is an industrial complex with around 23 brick buildings positioned along the Spicket River and Broadway Street. The structures span different eras and show varying architectural styles that define the character of the site.

The site started in 1820 as a piano case factory and shifted in 1865 to become Arlington Mills Company, growing into a major textile production center. Over subsequent decades, the property expanded with new manufacturing buildings added regularly.

The district reflects the choices different mill owners made in shaping the complex. Their decisions are visible in how the buildings relate to each other and how people move through the spaces today.

The site can be accessed from both cities, with several entry points and parking areas near the main buildings. The best time to explore is in good light, when architectural details and building features become clearly visible.

A single building from 1896 stretches an impressive distance and was built specifically for wool combing operations. Another structure from 1906 demonstrates how weaving technology evolved in the years that followed.

Location: Lawrence

Location: Methuen

GPS coordinates: 42.71556,-71.18111

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:02