Billerica Mills Historic District

Billerica Mills Historic District is an industrial site in Massachusetts containing factory buildings and worker housing arranged between the Concord River and Rogers Street. The structures showcase Greek Revival architecture and encompass both production facilities and residential quarters built in the 1800s.

The Talbot brothers acquired land at Concord Falls from the Middlesex Canal Company in 1851 and launched textile operations that grew over following decades. The central brick building and its clock tower, completed between 1865 and 1870, marked the peak of the district's industrial expansion.

The mill complex shows how workers lived and labored in close proximity, with homes built alongside factories to create an integrated industrial community. This connection between residence and workplace still shapes how the district feels today.

Visitors can walk the site from Rogers Street to view the exterior structures and overall layout of the mills and homes. Note that exterior modifications to any buildings require approval from the Historic Districts Commission, so the area maintains its original appearance.

The central brick building with its clock tower continued making textiles until 1956, making it one of the last operating mills of its kind in the region. Its century-long run as an active production facility shows how industrial work sustained communities through major economic shifts.

Location: Massachusetts

GPS coordinates: 42.58972,-71.28556

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:21