Strathmore Paper Company Plant Mill #1 - Russell MA
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nomadwillie
N 42° 09.870 W 072° 49.779
18T E 679283 N 4670320
The mill complex was built between 1873 and 1913. The companies who owned the mill went thru various sales and mergers, with it closing in 1993.
Waymark Code: WM160M6
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 04/08/2022
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The mill complex was built between 1873 and 1913. The mills produced paper as a product. Originally it was the Jessup and Laflin Company, became the Woronoco Paper Company in 1898. In 1911 the Woronoco Paper Company merged with Mittineague Paper Company, becoming the Strathmore Paper Company. This mill has been abandoned, however the Strathmore Paper Company, now owned by Mohawk Paper continues to make sought after artist paper products. This particular mill was shut down in 1993.
Year built?: 1873
Is the mill or gin still in operation?: No
What is or was processed here?: Paper
Are tours available?: Private property-No Trespassing!
How is or was it powered?: Steam, Hydro Electric
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What is it used as today?: Abandoned
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