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John & James Dobson Carpet Mill (West Parcel), Building No. 15, 4041-4055 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

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John & James Dobson Carpet Mill (West Parcel), Building No. 15, 4041-4055 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

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Summary

Significance: Building 15 was originally built in 1879 but the existing building was built in 1915. Its location at the head of the railroad siding documents the close connection between rail transportation and the success of the Dobson Mill.
Survey number: HABS PA-5383-N
Building/structure dates: 1879 Initial Construction
Building/structure dates: 1891 Subsequent Work
Building/structure dates: 1915 Subsequent Work

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Date

1933 - 1970

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Contributors

Historic American Buildings Survey, creator

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Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 40.00743, -75.18970

Google Map of 40.00742899999999, -75.18970399999999

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Library of Congress

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