"Mill Pond at the Time of Construction of Mill Building No. 1"
American Woolen Company

"Mill Pond at the Time of Construction of Mill Building No. 1"
American Woolen Company

During 1916 and 1917 when No. 1 mill was being built it was necessary to drain the pond. This was accomplished by building a coffer dam from a point off Front Street to the grove off Sudbury Street (now the mill parking lot) and another coffer dam in the corner near No. 5 mill. A wooden flume carried the water from one end of the area to the other during construction.
This area became a shortcut to St Bridget's Church. Jim and Claude _____ in center of picture.

1916-1917

From photo loaned by James Boulden (copy made by Charles Berriel)

1999.768

Photo Prints

8 x 10 inches
Two Copies

PB36