Harris Warehouse

Harris Warehouse is a three-story stone structure on Railroad Street in Woonsocket that follows the curvature of adjacent railroad tracks. Its exterior walls are built from rough-hewn stone using construction methods typical of the 1800s.

Edward Harris, a major local industrialist, built this warehouse in 1855 as part of Woonsocket's expanding factory district. It earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 to protect its role in the region's industrial history.

The warehouse reflects the region's textile manufacturing heritage and shows how industry and transportation were tightly connected. This link between railroad access and production was vital to the area's economic development.

The building sits directly along the railroad tracks and is easily accessible from downtown, making it simple to visit as part of other activities in town. The exterior can be viewed from the street, allowing a quick stop without special preparations or arrangements.

The curved stone front of the warehouse was intentionally built to follow the railroad line's path, showing rare engineering skill of that era. This alignment with the tracks allowed goods to be moved directly from the trains into storage without extra handling.

Location: Rhode Island

GPS coordinates: 42.00389,-71.51500

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:40