Atlantic Mills
Mill building in Providence, Rhode Island
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Atlantic Mills, also known as the Atlantic Delaine Company Mill and the Atlantic Mills Complex is a historic mill building with 330,000 square feet of leasable space located at 118 Manton Ave in the Olneyville neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island.[1][2][3][4] The building is located on the banks of the Woonasquatucket River.[4] Tenants of the Atlantic Mills building include artist studios, small businesses, and second-hand stores.[2]
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| Location | Providence, Rhode Island, 118 Manton Avenue |
| Coordinates | 41.8188°N 71.4470°W |
History
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]
