Rich-McCormick Woolen Factory

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Rich-McCormick Woolen Factory
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Rich-McCormick Woolen Factory, September 2012
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LocationLittle Plum Run Road, Dunnstable Township, Pennsylvania
Coordinates 41°10′17″N77°22′16″W / 41.17139°N 77.37111°W / 41.17139; -77.37111
Area1.5 acres (0.61 ha)
Built1830
NRHP reference No. 85001959 [1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 5, 1985

The Rich-McCormick Woolen Factory is an historic, American woolen mill that is located in Dunnstable Township in Clinton County, Pennsylvania.

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It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. [1]

History and architectural features

Built in 1830, this historic structure is a three-story, brick building that sits on a coursed stone foundation, has a gable roof, and measures thirty-two feet by fifty feet, six inches, and four bays by seven bays. It was built as a woolen mill and remained in operation until 1845, after which it was used for storage. The building was converted to residential use in 1930. [2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. [1]

See also

Woolrich

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania" (Searchable database). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System.Note: This includes Susan B. Hannigan and G. Jean May (May 1985). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Rich-McCormick Woolen Factory" (PDF). Retrieved 2011-12-04.