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Renfrew Mill No. 2
Photo: Robert Brewster, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons · tap to enlarge
National Register of Historic Places

Renfrew Mill No. 2

Also known as Arnold Print Works

On the National Register since 198244 years
Victorian GothicListed 1982Adams

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

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About Renfrew Mill No. 2

Renfrew Mill No. 2, at 217 Columbia St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 14, 1982. It was among the first 11 of Adams’s 16 listings. The Register lists it for its industry and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Victorian Gothic, as it does for 65 other Massachusetts listings. The listing covers 15.1 acres.

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PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 38 MB · National Archives↗
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217 Columbia St., Adams

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Questions about Renfrew Mill No. 2

Is Renfrew Mill No. 2 on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Oct 14, 1982 (Register number 82000474).

Is Renfrew Mill No. 2 a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Crane and Company Old Stone Mill Rag Room, 12.2 miles away.

Can you visit Renfrew Mill No. 2?

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.

Where can I read the history of Renfrew Mill No. 2?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 38 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63794298 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.