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The Blackstone Valley is a land of rivers and woodlands that is rich in historic significance. America's Industrial Revolution was born here in 1793, with the opening of Samuel Slater's cotton mill in Pawtucket, RI. Dozens of factories soon sprang up along the banks of the Blackstone, employing generations of families and drawing thousands of immigrants from around the world. In the October 1909 issue of Technical World magazine, Winthrop Packard called the Blackstone "the hardest working river in America." Along with Slater's Mill, the Ashton manufactory played a pioneering role in the American Industrial Revolution, serving as the first major test site for the high-speed Sawyer spindle. The mill complex features a central arched tower with its bell still intact, along with a collection of 19th century brick buildings known as the Village of Ashton. Upon completion in 2004, The River Lofts at Ashton Mill will become the latest gem in the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, a special district created by Congress to link the region's parks, historic sites, recreational facilities, and other attractions together. Further information on the valley can be found at www.tourblackstone.com.	Ashton Mill boasts a central bell tower with bracketed eaves and round-head arches