Slater Mill

Slater Mill, located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, is recognized as the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution. Built in 1793 by Samuel Slater, it was the first successful water-powered cotton spinning mill in the United States. Slater famously brought British textile technology to America, revolutionizing the manufacturing process and paving the way for factory-based production. The mill transformed economies and lifestyles, as it marked the shift from handcrafting goods at home to mass production in factories, influencing labor, urbanization, and the overall economic landscape of the nation. Today, it serves as a museum and historic site.