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Augustine Paper Mill
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LocationN. Brandywine Park Dr., Wilmington, Delaware
Coordinates 39°45′43″N75°33′25″W / 39.76194°N 75.55694°W / 39.76194; -75.55694
Area5.5 acres (2.2 ha)
Builtc. 1845 (1845)
NRHP reference No. 78000909 [1]
Added to NRHPAugust 3, 1978

Augustine Paper Mill, also known as the Container Corporation of America, Paper Mill Division (Old Wilmington Plant), was a historic paper mill complex located in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware. The complex consisted of seven 19th century stone buildings including the original three-story mill building, also known as Building 7, and various later two-level mill structures and support buildings. As of 2022, Building 7 is the only surviving part of the complex. It is a three-story mill erected from randomly laid stone with walls three feet thick, a slate covered gable roof, and an arched brick opening for the mill race.

The complex was acquired by the Container Corporation of America in 1942(81 years ago). [2] In 1978, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. [1] The property was redeveloped into a gated condominium complex in 1985(38 years ago). The oldest mill structure, Building 7, was converted for residential use, while the other six buildings were replaced by new construction. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Joan M. Norton and Dean E. Nelson (October 1977). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Augustine Paper Mill". and Accompanying eight photos
  3. Milford, Maureen (September 14, 1985). "Mill site converted". The News Journal. Retrieved March 28, 2022 via Newspapers.com.