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An old, abandoned, brick building that is falling into ruin, with broken windows and overgrown yard.
Old paper mill - Waterville/Winslow, Maine, USA
Old Collins axes and machetes factory in the town of Canton, Connecticut.
old factory building with brick wall external
Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States - June 28, 2024: Public Park, Peninsular Park was the home of the now extinct Peninsular Paper Company founded in 1867 in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Historic cotton mill building with a tall brick chimney on the banks of the river in the old Nashua Industrial Park and its reflection in the Nashua River. New Hampshire, USA
Tree growing infront of an abandoned building
Abandoned paper mill in Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA
Abandoned mill building on the Merrimack River, Concord, NH.
Abandoned Industrial Building
Lowell, MA USA - August 1, 2022: Buildings of Boott Cotton Mills (1835-70) along a ruined canal. part of Lowell National Historical Park run by U.S. National Park Service.
Tammerkoski River in Tampere Finland and old red brick factory buildings. Spring urban landscape.
An old abandoned series of brick buildings in a complex near Providence Rhode Island.
Detail of an abandoned factory exterior in Connecticut, with No Trespassing sign
An abandoned brick building undergoing demolition in downtown Rochester, NY. Very cool details in the building.
Abandoned paper mill in Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA
Brightly colored doors on an abandoned factory building in an alley in downtown St. Louis
Abandoned factory building window
Abandoned old industrial architecture
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An old abandoned building in Ansonia
Abandoned factory and railroad tracks in Torrington, Connecticut. Torrington is a city of 35,000 in mainly rural Litchfield County, about 100 miles from New York City.
The old mills and canals in Lowell, Massachusetts, hold significant historical and cultural importance as a focal point of the Industrial Revolution in the United States. In the early 19th century, Lowell emerged as a thriving industrial center, pioneering the integration of water-powered textile mills and intricate canal systems. This innovative combination facilitated large-scale textile production and contributed to the transformation of the American economy and society.\n\nThe mills of Lowell, powered by the Merrimack River and its network of canals, represented a shift from agrarian-based economies to industrial ones. The development of these mills marked a pivotal moment in American history, showcasing how technological advancements and factory systems could revolutionize manufacturing processes. This shift also led to the influx of laborers, primarily young women from rural areas, who sought employment in the mills, leading to significant social and demographic changes.\n\nThe canals themselves, such as the Pawtucket Canal and the Merrimack Canal, played a crucial role in transporting raw materials and finished products, making Lowell a transportation hub and facilitating the growth of the textile industry. The efficient flow of goods and resources through these canals helped connect Lowell to broader markets and played a role in shaping trade networks.\n\nToday, the old mills and canals in Lowell are preserved as a historic district, offering insight into the nation's industrial heritage. The Lowell National Historical Park encompasses these landmarks, allowing visitors to explore the preserved mills, learn about the technological innovations of the time, and gain a deeper understanding of the societal changes that emerged during the Industrial Revolution. The significance of Lowell's mills and canals extends beyond their industrial contributions, highlighting the intertwined narratives of technology, labor, urbanization, and progress in American history.
Abandoned paper mill in Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA
New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA - January 1, 2019: Decrepit factory along New Bedford waterfront north of Fairhaven Bridge
The red brick roofline of an old textile mill converted to modern offices in North Andover Massachusetts. Smoke stack and mill building details with brilliant blue sky background with room for copy.
Another abandoned industry in New Jersey. Economic sign of the times.
Old Water Mill in North-Western Poland.
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