Perry Mill

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Perry Mill
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Location337 Thames Street
Newport, Rhode Island
Coordinates 41°29′2″N71°18′55″W / 41.48389°N 71.31528°W / 41.48389; -71.31528 Coordinates: 41°29′2″N71°18′55″W / 41.48389°N 71.31528°W / 41.48389; -71.31528
Built1835
ArchitectAlexander McGregor
Part of Southern Thames Historic District (ID08000314)
NRHP reference No. 72000020 [1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJanuary 13, 1972
Designated CPJune 26, 2008

The Perry Mill is a historic mill building at 337 Thames Street in Newport, Rhode Island. It is a large three-story stone structure on the Newport waterfront. It was built in 1835 by master stonemason Alexander MacGregor (who also oversaw the construction of Fort Adams in Newport) as part of an initiative to boost the city's flagging economy. Of the four mills built in the 1830s only this one and the Newport Steam Factory survive. This building was originally four stories when built. [2]

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It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. [1] The building now houses a club and hotel. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
  2. "NRHP nomination for Perry Mill" (PDF). Rhode Island Preservation. Retrieved 2014-11-06.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  3. "Newport Bay Club and Hotel". Newport Bay Club and Hotel. Retrieved 23 May 2021.