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Robbins and Lawrence Armory and Machine Shop

Robbins and Lawrence Armory and Machine Shop is a historic place in Windsor, Windsor County, Vermont, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000796.

Windsor, Windsor County, VermontListed November 13, 1966NRIS #66000796★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Robbins and Lawrence Armory and Machine Shop?

The American Precision Museum is located in the renovated 1846 Robbins & Lawrence factory on South Main Street in Windsor, Vermont. The building is said to be the first U.S. factory at which precision interchangeable parts were made, giving birth to the precision machine tool industry. In recognition of this history, the building was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1966. In 1987, the building was recognized by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers as an International Heritage Site, and the collection was recognized as an International Heritage Collection. For each of these designations, the armory was considered a site where pivotal events occurred in the history of American industry, as well as a place that lends itself to comprehensive interpretation of that history.

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Listing details

Name
Robbins and Lawrence Armory and Machine Shop
City
Windsor
County
Windsor County
State
Vermont
Listed on the National Register
November 13, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000796
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
43.47496, -72.38972
When was Robbins and Lawrence Armory and Machine Shop listed on the National Register?

Robbins and Lawrence Armory and Machine Shop was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1966.

Where is Robbins and Lawrence Armory and Machine Shop located?

Robbins and Lawrence Armory and Machine Shop is located in Windsor, Windsor County, Vermont at approximately 43.47496, -72.38972. See the map above.

Is Robbins and Lawrence Armory and Machine Shop a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Robbins and Lawrence Armory and Machine Shop is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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