Andrews Mill - North Smithfield
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nomadwillie
N 42° 00.009 W 071° 33.183
19T E 288555 N 4652946
Original site of a scythe factory, this mill (1913) replaced the one built in 1795
Waymark Code: WMQY99
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 04/14/2016
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Branch Village, as the area is known, grew from the scythe factory built here in 1795 by Elisha Bartlett. After his death in 1805, a small cotton factory was stated to supplement the scythe works. The cotton factory spun both cotton and woolen goods. The factory was sold to James A Pits and Son, run as a flocking mill until 1913. At this time the mill was torn down and replaced with Andrews Mill. The saw tooth roof line is quite interesting. Since the 1950's the mill was part of the Tupperware Company serving mainly as a research laboratory and general offices. Today the mill complex is up for sale.
Year built?: 1913
Is the mill or gin still in operation?: Yes
What is or was processed here?: Cotton and wool
Are tours available?: None offered, view from the outside only.
How is or was it powered?: Electricity
Related link to this waymark.: Not listed
What is it used as today?: Not listed
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