Blackinton Historic District
Blackinton Historic District, Historic mill district in North Adams, United States
The Blackinton Historic District extends along Massachusetts Avenue between Ashton and Doanes Avenues, featuring brick mill buildings and Victorian residences across 240 acres.
Founded in 1821 by Sanford Blackinton, Rufus Wells, and J.L. White, the mill became a major manufacturer of woolen goods in Western Massachusetts.
The district contains the 1839 Company Store, two churches, worker housing, and notable Greek Revival structures that reflect the industrial community's social structure.
The district's linear layout along Massachusetts Avenue, west of downtown North Adams and north of the Hoosic River, makes it accessible for architectural tours.
By the early 1900s, the residents identified themselves as part of Blackinton rather than North Adams, maintaining a distinct community identity until the mill closed in 1950.
Location: North Adams
GPS coordinates: 42.69056,-73.10222
Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:13
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