Linwood Cotton Mill - Whitinsville MA
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nomadwillie
N 42° 05.920 W 071° 38.770
19T E 281181 N 4664120
Built in 1856 for manufacturing cotton, it was originally powered by water from the Mumford River, however steam power was added.
Waymark Code: WMP7CZ
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 07/14/2015
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The Linwood Cotton mill was built in 1856 was owned by the Whitin family and produced cotton cloth, specifically fine cameries, sateend and skirtings. Spindle capacity was around 10,000 and increased to 15,000+ in 1875. The mill machinery was driven water from the Mumford River, damned to create the mill pond and the mill raceway. Steam power was installed to supplement the water power.
Today the mill is used for 55+ residents.
Year built?: 1856
Is the mill or gin still in operation?: No
What is or was processed here?: Cotton
Are tours available?: None offered, view from the outside only.
How is or was it powered?: Steam
Related link to this waymark.: Not listed
What is it used as today?: Not listed
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