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: Fulton Bag and Cotton Mill  | |
| Courtyard area in workers village. "Cabbagetown" was a convenient place to live for a mill worker. Laundry hanging and cars parked in the courtyard where people gathered. | |
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