Slater Mill Historic Site, Pawtucket

Name: Slater Mill Historic Site
Address: 67 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket, 02860, United States
Telephone: +1 401-725-8638

#6 among attractions in Pawtucket

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The Slater Mill is a historic textile mill complex on the banks of the Blackstone River in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, modeled after cotton spinning mills first established in England. It is the first water-powered cotton spinning mill in North America to utilize the Arkwright system of cotton spinning as developed by Richard Arkwright. ()

Built: 1793 (231 years ago)Coordinates: 41°52'39"N, 71°22'57"W

Address

67 Roosevelt AveDowntown PawtucketPawtucket 02860 United States

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+1 401-725-8638

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Slater Mill Historic Site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: McCoy Stadium, Pawtucket Falls, Pawtucket Congregational Church, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park.

0.7 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Baseball
McCoy Stadium, Pawtucket
18 min walk • McCoy Stadium, nestled in the heart of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, is a cherished landmark for baseball enthusiasts and a testament to American sports culture. This classic stadium has been a cornerstone of the community since its opening in 1942 and has the distinction...
~640 ftNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Pawtucket Falls, Pawtucket
4 min walk • Pawtucket Falls is a waterfall on the Blackstone River in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The falls are located a half mile upstream from where the Blackstone flows into the Seekonk River.
~480 ftSE
Church
Pawtucket Congregational Church, Pawtucket
3 min walk • The Pawtucket Congregational Church is an historic church building at 40 and 56 Walcott Street, at the junction of Broadway and Walcott St. in the Quality Hill neighborhood of Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
~30 ftW
Park, Visitor center, Tourist information
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, Pawtucket
1 min walk • Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park is a National Park Service unit in the states of Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
~1260 ftW
Monuments and statues
Liberty Arming the Patriot, Pawtucket
7 min walk • Liberty Arming the Patriot, sometimes called Freedom Arming the Patriot, is a bronze sculpture at Park Place in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, commemorating the participation of the city's citizens in the American Civil War.
~1170 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre, Pawtucket
6 min walk • The Gamm Theatre is a non-profit theater in Warwick, Rhode Island.
~550 ftN
City hall
Pawtucket City Hall, Pawtucket
3 min walk • Pawtucket City Hall is located at 137 Roosevelt Avenue, just outside the central business district of Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The Art Deco-style building was designed by Providence architect John O'Malley and was built in 1933–1936, its cost subsidized by funds from the Works Progress Administration.
~1870 ftS
Bridge
Division Street Bridge, Pawtucket
10 min walk • The Division Street Bridge is an historic roadway and sidewalk stone arch bridge in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, carrying Division Street over the Seekonk River. The structure was built in 1875–1877 at a cost of USD$95,000.
~440 ftSW
Bridge
Main Street Bridge, Pawtucket
3 min walk • The Main Street Bridge is an historic bridge carrying Main Street over the Pawtucket Falls in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The oldest portion of this bridge consists of two flattened-arch spans, each about 40 feet in length, with a total bridge length of 110 feet.
~1240 ftSW
Church
Saint Paul's Church, Pawtucket
6 min walk • St. Paul's Church is a historic Episcopal church at 50 Park Place in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. It is a stone Gothic Revival structure, designed by Sanders & Thornton of Providence and built in 1901, for a congregation established in 1816.
~1600 ftS
Bridge
Pawtucket River Bridge, Pawtucket
8 min walk • The Pawtucket River Bridge is a twin span, six-lane highway bridge that carries Interstate 95 over the Seekonk River in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The original bridge was built in 1958 and rehabilitated in 1996.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Slater Mill Historic Site open?

Slater Mill Historic Site is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Slater Mill Historic Site?

Nearby attractions include Stone Soup Coffeehouse, Pawtucket (1 min walk), Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, Pawtucket (1 min walk), Main Street Bridge, Pawtucket (3 min walk), Pawtucket Congregational Church, Pawtucket (3 min walk).