Hop-O-Nose Knitting Mill
Why it's listed
Built in 1881 on the west bank of Catskill Creek, this brick knitting mill at 130 West Main Street is a rare survivor of the industrial corridor that once lined the creek, which held mills, brick yards, tanneries, docks and warehouses. The Hop-o-nose Knitting Company was founded that year with $25,000 in capital and was headed by local businessman Thomas Ferrier. The factory ran on a 65 horsepower steam engine, employed over 120 workers and could produce more than 100 shirts and drawers a day. It operated until 1958. The two-and-one-half story building shows Romanesque Revival character in its monochromatic brick, segmental arched windows and corbelled cornice. A four-story tower holds the elevator and main stairs, and a five-story tapered chimney rises beside the power house. Heavy timber floors and thick masonry walls carry the interior. Later uses include light manufacturing, storage and theatrical set production. The mill remains one of Catskill's most prominent local landmarks.
Significance in brief: The mill is presented as one of the last surviving industrial buildings from Catskill's mid-to-late nineteenth-century industrial development along the creek. It is also called an excellent local example of Romanesque Revival industrial architecture, with elaborate corbelled brickwork, a four-story tower and a five-story chimney. It retains an outstanding level of architectural integrity.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 95000959, listed August 10, 1995. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 130 W. Main St., Catskill |
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| County | Greene County |
| Listed | August 10, 1995 |
| Reference number | 95000959 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1881 |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian/Romanesque Revival |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture, Industry |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Knitting production ceased in 1958; the building has since housed light manufacturing, storage and theatrical set production. The northern east wing is in a serious state of decay. |
| Acreage | 1.3 |
| Coordinates | 42.21297, -73.86653 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For an income-producing building, listing (individually or as a contributing building in a district) is the gateway to the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs, often stackable with state credits. Work claiming the credit must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and be approved in advance.
Listing does not restrict a private owner acting without federal money or permits; where federal funding or licensing is involved, Section 106 review applies.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 95000959.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5898876
- This listing as JSON
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