The Lebanon Woolen Mills are historic industrial buildings in Lebanon, Tennessee, U.S. They were built in 1909 by Dr Howard K. Edgerton.[2] The facility was inherited by John Edgerton, who served as its president from 1914 to 1938.[2] Edgerton was vehemently opposed to labor unions, and strongly in favor of open shops.[2] The facility closed down in 1998.[2]

Lebanon Woolen Mills
Lebanon Woolen Mills is located in Tennessee
Lebanon Woolen Mills
Location218 North Maple Street, Lebanon, Tennessee
Coordinates36°12′33″N 86°17′37″W / 36.20917°N 86.29361°W / 36.20917; -86.29361 (Oakland Cemetery)
Area11 acres (4.5 ha)
Built1909 (1909)
Architectural styleColonial Revival, Industrial
NRHP reference No.07000687[1]
Added to NRHPJuly 12, 2007

The buildings were designed by Francis B. Warfield & Associates in the Colonial Revival architectural style.[2] They have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since July 12, 2007.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d e "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Lebanon Woolen Mills". National Park Service. Retrieved May 17, 2018. With accompanying pictures