Philmont Worsted Company Mill - Woonsocket RI
Posted by: nomadwillie
N 42° 00.628 W 071° 30.093
19T E 292854 N 4653965
The Philmont Worsted Company Mill was built in 2 stages with the first in 1919.
Waymark Code: WMT8WD
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 10/16/2016
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The mill was constructed by Guerin Company, Belgium and French investors. The Guerins invested heavily in the area procuring multiple mills operating over 21,000 spindles, 112 looms and had a dyeing and finishing operation. This particular building was the last one the Guerin companies built. It was designed for spinning worsted and mohair yarns.
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