Pioneer Silk Industry
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JacobBarlow
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In 1867 Paul A. Schettler, an ardent supporter of the silk industry in Utah, acquired this land and planted five acres in mulberry trees, the leaves of which were used to feed silk worms....
Waymark Code: WM2G8A
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 10/29/2007
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In 1867 Paul A. Schettler, an ardent supporter of the silk industry in Utah, acquired this land and planted five acres in mulberry trees, the leaves of which were used to feed silk worms. He built two cocooneries near this location. Elizabeth Von Bergen (Beck), a Swiss weaver, came from France to operate the looms installed by Schettler. Several types of looms were used.
Marker Name: Pioneer Silk Industry
Marker Type: City
Addtional Information:
Location:
1800 E Herbert Avenue
SALT LAKE CITY , 84105
SALT LAKE County
County: Salt Lake
City: Salt Lake City
Group Responsible for Placement: Daughters of Utah Pioneers
Date Dedicated: 7/13/1941
Marker Number: 73
Web link(s) for additional information:
http://history.utah.gov/apps/markers/detailed_results.php?markerid=2083
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