Textile Mills and Their Machinery
Textile mills were very popular in the USA during the 19th century. During the Industrial Revolution the making of thread, yarn and cloth was almost completely mechanized. Here are some images of textile mills long since abandoned and some of the complex machinery used to make cloth.
Mill: Roswell Manufacturing Company  | |
| The Chattahoochee River supplied the power to run the large water wheel for the Roswell Cotton Mill. After many years of service the wheel finally gave way. Adjacent river photo below. | |
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