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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.

Abandoned Mill 1985
Mill: Fulton Bag and Cotton Mill
Abandoned Mill, circa 1985. Rail cars are evident in the foreground. Water tower in rear. Mills relied on the railroad system to carry supplies and goods every day.


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