Atlantic Mills

The Atlantic Mills complex was built in 1852 for the Atlantic Delaine Company, which manufactured delaine, a wool muslin. The Atlantic Delaine Company went bankrupt during the Panic of 1873. The Atlantic Delaine Company Mill buildings were sold at auction. Atlantic Mills, a new corporation, built new mills including the domed towers. At its peak, Atlantic Mills produced cotton-wrapped fabrics and employed more than 2,000 workers.^[2]

The Atlantic Mils were purchased by the A.D. Juilliard Company in 1904, and went out of business in 1953.^[2]

In the late 20th century and early 21st, Atlantic Mills was owned by Howard and Eleanor Brynes.^[2] In 2024, it was announced that Robert Berle and Eric Edelman planned to purchase the building.^[2] In response to the potential change in ownership, the tenants of Atlantic Mills created a commercial union.^[2] The artists tenants of the building are concerned they will be displaced if the building is developed.^[2] As of 2024, Atlantic Mills is one of the few artists lofts remaining in Providence.^[2]

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