Old Eldorado Woolen MIll -- Eldorado TX
N 30° 51.410 W 100° 36.231
14R E 346648 N 3414836
A former Army blanket factory and woolen mill has been converted into an interactive local industrial history museum in downtown Eldorado TX
Waymark Code: WMPPE2
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/01/2015
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The former woolen mill founded by the Christian family has been turned into a history museum focusing on the sheep and wool industry in this part of Texas.
The mill is located at 409 SW Main Street on the outskirts of Eldorado.
If you were in the Army during or shortly after WWII, your Army blanket was made here.
A state historic marker on the front of the building reads as follows:
"West Texas Woolen Mills
Introduced to this area in 1883, sheep existed in large numbers throughout the region by the 1930s. Prominent local banker Joseph B. Christian and his son, textile engineer Joe Muller Christian, erected this native stone building to house the West Texas Woolen Mills. Texas Governor W. Lee O'Daniel attended the grand opening in 1941. In 1942 the plant was awarded a major World War II contract to manufacture Army blankets. After a successful conversion to postwar production, the mill became a major contributor to the area's economy. The Christian’s sold the landmark mill in 1963.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1995"
Theme:
Industrial and cultural history
Street Address:
407 SW Main St
Eldorado TX
Food Court: no
Gift Shop: no
Hours of Operation:
varies -- call to arrange a tour (325) 226-3383
Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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