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American Thread Company
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National Register of Historic Places

American Thread Company

Also known as Willimantic Linen Company

A district of 14 historic buildingsOn the Register since 2014
Listed 2014Windham

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About the district

American Thread Company, at 322, 440, 480, 560 Main & 157 Union Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 30, 2014. The Register lists it for its architecture, town planning and industry, at the local level. The district takes in 14 historic buildings. The listing covers 11.6 acres.

What it isMill complex in Connecticut, U.S. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

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Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes

322, 440, 480, 560 Main & 157 Union Sts., Windham · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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3 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Questions about American Thread Company

Is American Thread Company on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jul 30, 2014 (Register number 14000434).

Is American Thread Company a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Connecticut has 64 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is William Williams House, 5.1 miles away.

Can you visit American Thread Company?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.