Ware Paper Mill
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About Ware Paper Mill
Ware Paper Mill, at 2276 Washington St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 22, 1978. It was among the first 8 of Newton’s 183 listings. The Register lists it for its industry and invention, at the local level. Four 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 · 44 MB · National Archives↗1790 to today
- 1790Built
- 1978Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 48 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
2276 Washington St., Newton · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
5 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Ware Paper Mill
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Questions about Ware Paper Mill
Is Ware Paper Mill on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 22, 1978 (Register number 78000458).
Is Ware Paper Mill a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Boston Manufacturing Company, 3.4 miles away.
Can you visit Ware Paper 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 Ware Paper Mill?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 44 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 63796156 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.