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Haskell Silk Mill, Westbrook, ca. 1874

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Haskell Silk Mill, Westbrook, ca. 1874
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Description

James Haskell acquired an existing building in 1874 and converted it into his first silk mill.

Production of silk sewing thread began in September 1874.

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