Whitaker Mill Cider Grove
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ODragon
N 40° 01.875 W 075° 06.639
18T E 490559 N 4431231
An old mill, in Philadelphia?
Waymark Code: WM3ZCZ
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 06/10/2008
Views: 39
In 1813 Henry Whitaker built a waterwheel textile mill and town here. William Whitaker & Sons, Inc. continued operations for 157 years in original buildings. Canvas & wool blankets were produced for the Civil War. First mill in the U.S. to produce bed ticking. Chenille manufacturing processes were patented. Owners ceased production in 1970. The mill was destroyed by arson & demolished in 1975. Several original buildings remain nearby.
Marker Name: Whitaker Mill Cider Grove
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 05/27/2006
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: 5100 block of Tabor Rd., Phila.
Category: Business & Industry, Mills
Website: Not listed
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