Paper mill site , probably J. D. Stowe and Son, Scitico (Enfield)
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Dateabout 1890
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 4 5/16 x 5 1/8in. (11 x 13cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
DescriptionIndustrial masonry brick factory buildings on dirt road. Center three-story building has flat top cupola and three-story projecting center addition on left. One-story building on right with pediment roof over door and large stack of logs. At right of door are what appear to be loosely piled drive belts. Barrels are at the left of a wood frame attached to building.
Object number1986.141.8
InscribedOn verso: "Paper Mill at Scitico (Enfield) #3"NotesSubject Note: J. D. Stowe and Son operated a paper mill in the Scitico section of Enfield from 1873 until around 1905 producing manila paper, wrapping, tobacco and counter paper. After the factory burned in 1905, only part of it was used until 1925 making leatherboard.On View
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