Branch River Wool Combing Company Plant- North Smithfield RI
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nomadwillie
N 41° 59.830 W 071° 32.982
19T E 288823 N 4652606
The factory was built in 1924 and is huge. It sports a great mounted clock.
Waymark Code: WMQY51
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 04/13/2016
Views: 2
Sitting back off the road quite aways is the old plant built in 1924. The Branch River Woolcombing Company was an offshoot of the Woonsocket wool mills. This site was easily accessible by street car and provided abundant labor, making it a nature compliment to the Woonsocket mills. At its peak in manufacturing the plant employed 600+ workers. The mill closed its doors in 1973. Today the factory is Banneker Industries a fulfillment processing center as well as other firms.
Year built?: 1924
Is the mill or gin still in operation?: Yes
What is or was processed here?: Cotton
Are tours available?: Unknown
How is or was it powered?: Electric
Related link to this waymark.: Not listed
What is it used as today?: Not listed
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