Cohannet Mill No. 3 facts for kids
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Cohannet Mill No. 3
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Cohannet Mill No. 3
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 Location in Massachusetts
Location in the United States
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| Location | Taunton, Massachusetts |
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| Built | 1890 |
| NRHP reference No. | 06001088 |
| Added to NRHP | November 29, 2006 |
The Cohannet Mill No. 3 is an old building in Taunton, Massachusetts. It used to be a factory where people made cloth. This mill was built in 1890. In 2006, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important historical site.
The Cohannet Mill No. 3 is the only building left from the original Cohannet Mills company. This company started in 1847. They made fine cotton threads for many years.
Today, the old mill has been cleaned up and fixed. It is now called "Robertson on the River." This new space has 64 modern apartments. It also has 18,000 square feet (about 1,672 square meters) for businesses.
The Original Cohannet Mills
The Cohannet Mills company began in 1847. They started with $100,000 to build their factories. The first mill, called Mill No. 1, was built in Taunton. It was next to the Mill River.
Mill No. 1 opened in 1848. It was a long building, 333 feet (101 meters) long and 50 feet (15 meters) wide. It had two floors. John E. Sanford was the company's first leader.
In 1881, the company grew. They added more money and built Mill No. 2 nearby. This second mill was even bigger. It was 365 feet (111 meters) long and 72 feet (22 meters) wide. Mill No. 2 had three floors.
Both mills used steam power. They made fine cotton yarn, which is thread used for socks and stockings. By 1887, these two mills had many machines. They employed about 250 people.
Today, the land where Cohannet Mills No. 1 and 2 once stood is different. It is now the athletic fields for Coyle and Cassidy High School.
History of Mill No. 3
Cohannet Mill No. 3 was built in a different area. It was located along the Taunton River in Weir Village. This was away from the first two mills.
In 1899, a larger company bought Mill No. 3. This company was called New England Cotton Yarn Company. They also bought another mill, the Nemasket Mills. The New England Cotton Yarn Company owned many mills. They had factories in cities like Fall River and New Bedford.
In June 1916, the New England Cotton Yarn Company sold its Taunton mills. William Butler bought the former Cohannet Mill No. 3. He changed its name to Nemasket Mill. The other mill, the original Nemasket Mill, was sold to a different company.
In 2001, the site got help from a special grant. This grant helped clean up the area. The old mill, also known as Robertson Mills, was then changed. It became a place for homes. The building also holds offices for a local non-profit group. In 2006, this project won an award. It was recognized for turning an old building into something new and useful. This is called adaptive reuse.
