Mechanics Mill
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About Mechanics Mill
Mechanics Mill, at 1082 Dawol St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 16, 1983. The Register lists it for its industry and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as French Second Empire, as it does for 7 other Massachusetts listings. It was listed as part of Fall River MRA. The listing covers 5.6 acres. Seven more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 10 MB · National Archives↗1868 to today
- 1868Built
- 1983Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 43 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
1082 Dawol St., Fall River · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
10 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Mechanics Mill
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Questions about Mechanics Mill
Is Mechanics Mill on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 16, 1983 (Register number 83000693).
Is Mechanics Mill a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is USS MASSACHUSETTS (BB-59) National Historic Landmark, 0.9 miles away.
Can you visit Mechanics Mill?
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 Mechanics Mill?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 10 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 63789709 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.