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Printed on thin paper and about the size of a business card,, this item was placed in the boxes that the Esmond blankets were sold in, and was usually disposed of, thereby making them rare today.
Stillwater Mill Fire – 1872
August 1, 2019
Stillwater Mill Fire – 1872
This fire occurred on June 23, 1872. The mill was constructed in 1866-67 by Edward W. Brown, and became known as the “Stillwater Woolen Mill Co.” charted in 1867.
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Woonsocket Patriot
June 28, 1872
Wheeling Daily Register (W.V.)
June 24, 1872
The mill that replaced this one was also destroyed by fire on May 17, 1984.
The land sat vacant until 2018-19 when a housing development was built on the site.
