Group of five pine wooden bins from an old Mill in Ontario. solid
The Rockwood woolen mills were established in 1867 by brothers John Richard, Thomas and Joseph Harris. Their business thrived and provided many artisan goods, with advertisements reaching nearby cities such as Guelph, Milton and Georgetown. The hydro, steam and the water of the Eramosa River powered the mill.[3]
In the 1880s, a fire harshly damaged the mill and was replaced by a stone structure in 1884. One of the founding brothers, John Richard Harris died in 1899 and as a result, his sons took over the business. During the first world war, the mill would frequently operate 24 hours a day, securing vast orders for Canadian army blankets...
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