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RVNH40212 American Viscose
Aerial view of American Viscose.
RVNH4023 Hillcrest House
Hillcrest Hall was one of the dormitories for American Viscose employees.
RVNH4022 American Viscose
An unidentified woman in the reeling room at American Viscose.
RVNH4021 American Viscose
An unidentified man in the reeling room at American Viscose.
RVNH4020 American Viscose
An unidentified woman works with strands of silk at American Viscose.
FE269 Roanoke Knitting Mills
Roanoke Knitting Mills began operations in 1903 at 306 Elm Avenue SE. It closed by 1909.
FE080 Poages Mill
Close-up view of Poage's Mill waterwheel on Back Creek.
FE005 Carolina Cotton Mills
Carolina Cotton and Woolen Mills, formerly located at 505 6th Street SW.
SR050 Vinton Roller Mill
Vinton Roller Mills, along Glade Creek, grew out of mills originally built by David Gish that pre-dated the Civil War. By the Twentieth Century, the remaining mill was owned and operated by James Bowie and produced three kinds of flour. By 1924,…
BM 342 King Brothers Mill
King Brothers’ saw mill, formerly located in the Bottom Creek area. The mill was powered by steam engine. Logs were hauled to the site by oxen and horses.
BM 010 Poages Mill
Mill wheel at Poage's Mill
PC 92.2 Ruins of Old Mill
This old mill was located on Carvins Creek and is just below where the current Carvins Cove reservoir dam is located.
Davis 47.231d Southern States
Southern States Cooperative Mills, located at 1003 Walnut Avenue.
Davis 47.231b Southern States
Southern States Cooperative Mills, located at 1003 Walnut Avenue.
Davis 47.231a Southern States
Southern States Cooperative Mills, located at 1003 Walnut Avenue.
Davis 41.251 Thrashers Mill
Thrasher's Mill, also known as Waskey's and Obenshain's Mill was built circa 1848, shortly after the establishment of the town of Jackson (now Springwood) in Botetourt County, The third story was removed in the 1920s. It is now used as a private…
MP 4.2 Mabry Mill
Mabry Mill was built by Edwin Boston Mabry. E.B. Mabry returned to Floyd County in 1903 and began the construction of the mill. It was first a blacksmith and wheelwright shop, then became a sawmill. By 1905 it was in operation as a gristmill. By…
Davis 47.31 Model Mill Company
Model Mill Company in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Davis 47.214 Harris Hardwood
Harris Hardwood Company, formerly located in the Norwich neighborhood.
Davis 47.213 Harris Hardwood
Harris Hardwood Company, formerly located in the Norwich neighborhood.
Davis 47.212 Harris Hardwood
Lumber yard of Harris Hardwood Company, formerly located in the Norwich neighborhood.
Davis 47.21 Harris Hardwood
Aerial view of Harris Hardwood Company, formerly located in the Norwich neighborhood.
Davis 41.91 Stout's Mill
Stout's Mill in Gilmer County, West Virginia. Caption reads, "Down at Stout's Mill among the WV hills. Visit from the drop stitch exhibition - The Famous Rats"
Davis 41.41 Tinker Mill
Tinker Mill, also known as Nininger's Mill, was built circa 1847. Located on Route 674, Tinker Mill was converted into a restaurant in 1980. The structure is now a private residence.
Davis 41.3 McClanahans Mill Flume
Built in the 1750s, this flume and waterwheel were all that remained when this photo was taken sometime before 1890. The flume and waterwheel were demolished in 1890. This mill lended its name to Mill Mountain.
Davis 41.25 Thrasher's Mill
Thrasher's Mill, also known as Waskey's and Obenshain's Mill was built circa 1848, shortly after the establishment of the town of Jackson (now Springwood) in Botetourt County, The third story was removed in the 1920s. It is now used as a private…
Davis 41.24 Breckinridge Mill
Built for James Breckenridge in 1822, Breckenridge Mill is located at 867 Breckinridge Mill Road, 3 miles from Fincastle. The mill was added to the Virginia and National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It now houses apartments.
Davis 41.23 Cloverdale Mill
The Cloverdale Mill was one of about 30 mills operating in Botetourt County in the early 20th Century. Old ads suggest that the mill was in operation as early as 1814. The mill was destroyed by fire in 1968.
Davis 41.22 Kesler's Mill
Kesler's Mill
Davis 41.211 Poage's Mill
Poage's Mill was owned by Elijah Poage, a prominent Roanoke County mechanic, cabinet and coffin maker. This antebellum mill was constructed by Poage as a cornmeal and flour mill. It was later used as a circular sawmill, being one of the first in…
Davis 41.21 Poage's Mill
Poage's Mill was owned by Elijah Poage, a prominent Roanoke County mechanic, cabinet and coffin maker. This antebellum mill was constructed by Poage as a cornmeal and flour mill. It was later used as a circular sawmill, being one of the first in…
Davis 41.11 Mabry Mill
Mabry Mill was built by Edwin Boston Mabry (E.B. Mabry). E.B. Mabry returned to Floyd County in 1903 and began the construction of the mill. It was first a blacksmith and wheelwright shop, then became a sawmill. By 1905 it was in operation as a…
Davis 1.413 McClanahan's Mill
Built in the 1750s, this flume and waterwheel were all that remained when this photo was taken sometime before 1890. The flume and waterwheel were demolished in 1890. This mill lended its name to Mill Mountain.