Harmony Mill No. 3 Explained

Harmony Mill No. 3
Location:100 N. Mohawk St., Cohoes, New York
Coordinates:42.7817°N -73.7053°W
Built:1866-1868
Architect:Van Auken, D.H.
Added:February 18, 1971
Refnum:71000525

Harmony Mill No. 3, also known as the "Mastodon Mill", is a historic mill located at Cohoes in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1866–1868 and expanded 1871–1872. It is a four-story red brick structure on a stone foundation, with an additional story under the distinctive mansard roof. It features twin six story towers topped by mansard roofs and cast iron grillwork. It was known as the "Mastodon Mill" for the skeleton of a mastodon found while excavating the north section.[1] It is the centerpiece of the Harmony Mills Historic District.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration:Harmony Mill No. 3. July 1970. 2010-10-13 . Diana S. Waite. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. See also: Web site: Accompanying two photos.