Nicholson File Company Mill Complex
Nicholson File Company Mill Complex, Industrial heritage site in Providence, United States.
The Nicholson File Company Mill Complex spans across 7 acres with 24 buildings, including 20 structures of historical importance at Acorn Street.
William Nicholson established this manufacturing facility in 1865, designing it specifically for the production of machine-made files and precision tools.
The mill complex represents the evolution of American industrial architecture and manufacturing processes during the late nineteenth century in New England.
The industrial complex remains accessible for visitors interested in Rhode Island's manufacturing heritage, with several buildings now housing light industry operations.
The facility supplied essential precision tools to the Union Army during the Civil War, contributing to military equipment manufacturing from 1861 to 1865.
Location: Providence
GPS coordinates: 41.82750,-71.42972
Latest update: October 1, 2025 21:00
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