Richardson Silk Mill
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About Richardson Silk Mill
Richardson Silk Mill, at 101 Front St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 26, 1985: the first place in Belding to be listed. Only 858 of Michigan’s 1,942 listings are older. The Register lists it for its industry, engineering and architecture, at the state level. The listing covers 2.3 acres.
What it isBuilding in Michigan, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 58 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 15 minutes
101 Front St., Belding · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Richardson Silk MillStart here
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Pere Marquette Railway Belding DepotHip-Roof Railroad Depot · 0.2 mi on - 3
Belding, Alvah N., Memorial LibraryBeaux Arts · 0.2 mi on
Memories of Richardson Silk Mill
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Questions about Richardson Silk Mill
Is Richardson Silk Mill on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 26, 1985 (Register number 85002496).
Is Richardson Silk Mill a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Michigan has 37 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Richardson Silk 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 Richardson Silk Mill?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 58 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 25339547 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.