Pawtucket Collection

MAP: NEW ENGLAND COLONIES. Early settlements in New England and distribution of Native American tribes

USA, Rhode Island, Pawtucket, Slater Mill Historic Site, first water-powered cotton spinning mill in North America, built 1793

USA, Rhode Island, Pawtucket, Slater Mill, early mill complex, winter

MA Bristol Seekonk Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

MA Bristol Attleboro Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

USA, Rhode Island, Pawtucket, Slater Mill Historic Site, first water-powered cotton spinning mill in North America, built 1793

Fire Dexter Yarn Co. Balling Room Bldg East Ave
Fire at the Dexter Yarn Co. Balling Room Bldg on East Ave. Pawtucket, R.I. June 1883...Looking across the rear; H.E. Thygeson (American, active Pawtucket)

OLD SLATER MILL. Exterior view of the Old Slater Mill in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, built by Samuel Slater in 1793. Photograph, mid 20th century

Leather Factory
Illustration of H. L. Fairbrother and Co leather belting factory in Pawtucket, Rhode Island circa. 1880. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

RHODE ISLAND: COTTON MILL. Slater Mill, site of the first cotton mill in the United States, Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Photograph from a stereographic view, c1925

Satellite view of the Pawtucket and Foxborough area in Massachusetts
July 31, 2002 - Satellite view of the Pawtucket and Foxborough area in Massachusetts

Birds eye view of Pawtucket, & Central Falls, R. I. circa 1877, US, USA, America
Birds eye view of Pawtucket, & Central Falls, R.I. circa 1877, US, USA, America

FIRST SUNDAY SCHOOL. Location of First Sunday School in America, Now Occupied by Lee Building, Pawtucket. Line drawing, 19th century

TEXTILE MILL, 1793. Samuel Slaters textile mill built at Pawtucket, Rhode Island, in 1793. Photographed in the late 19th century

HINE: MILL HOUSING, 1912. Interior of a textile mill workers home in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Photograph by Lewis Hine, November 1912

Birds Eye View Of Pawtucket, & Central Falls, R.i. Circa 1877, Us, USA, America

A worker receiving First Aid in a room set apart for hospital and library use at an electric bulb manufacturer in
HINE: SICK WORKER, 1912. A worker receiving First Aid in a room set apart for hospital and library use at an electric bulb manufacturer in Pawtucket, Rhode Island

PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND. View of Pawtucket, the mill town on the Blackstone River in Rhode Island. Line engraving, mid-19th century

TREADMILL AT COTTON MILL. Men on the treadmill that provided the power in Samuel Slaters first cotton mill at Pawtucket, Rhode Island, in the early 1790s. Wood engraving, American, mid-19th century

COTTON MILL TREADMILL. Workers on the treadmill that provided the power in Samuel Slaters first cotton mill at Pawtucket, Rhode Island, in the early 1790s. Wood engraving, American, mid-19th century

RHODE ISLAND, USA, 1839. South view of Pawtucket. Wood engraving, American

TEXTILE MILL, 1793. Samuel Slaters textile mill built at Pawtucket, Rhode Island, in 1793. 19th century engraving

Birds eye view of Pawtucket, & Central Falls, R. I
Birds eye view of Pawtucket, & Central Falls, R.I. Date 1877. Birds eye view of Pawtucket, & Central Falls, R.I. Date 1877

BUSN2P-00012
Slaters Mill, first US textile factory, Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Photograph

BUSN2P-00050
Textile mills along the Blackstone River, Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Photograph

PBUS2A-00012
Samuel Slater, known as the " Father of American Manufacturing." Hand-colored woodcut

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Pawtucket: A Historic Hub of Innovation and Industry" Nestled in the heart of Rhode Island, Pawtucket stands as a testament to the early settlements that shaped New England. This charming city holds a rich history, with its roots deeply intertwined with the distribution of goods during colonial times. One cannot mention Pawtucket without acknowledging its iconic Slater Mill Historic Site. Here, visitors can witness firsthand the birthplace of America's first water-powered cotton mill. The sight of this early mill complex evokes a sense of awe and wonder, especially during winter when snow blankets the landscape, creating a picturesque scene straight out of a postcard. Exploring beyond Pawtucket's borders reveals an interconnected network within Massachusetts' Bristol County. Seekonk and Attleboro come alive on vector road maps, showcasing their proximity to this historic gem, and is through these connections that we truly appreciate how Pawtucket played an integral role in shaping regional commerce. The Old Slater Mill remains one of Pawtucket's most treasured landmarks. Its exterior view exudes timeless beauty and serves as a reminder of our industrial past. As you stroll along East Avenue, remnants from Fire Dexter Yarn Co. 's Balling Room Building catch your eye - yet another piece in Pawtucket's intricate tapestry. Pawtucket may be small in size but it looms large in significance for those who value history and progress alike. From its humble beginnings as a water-powered cotton mill to becoming an emblematic symbol for innovation and industry – this city continues to inspire generations with its enduring legacy.