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Location DB > United States > Massachusetts > Erving > Usher Paper Mill
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Usher Paper Mill
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 Database Info
created by injektilo on 8/9/2009 5:58 AM
last modified by amy atomic on 11/8/2010 2:02 AM
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This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.
 Overview
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 Basic Information
Type: Building
Status: Demolished
Accessibility:
Recommendation: forget it
 Physical Information
Address
Arch St
Erving, Massachusetts
United States
Owner:
 Hazards
  • rust
  • unsafe flooring
  • fire damage
  •  Interesting Features
    There are some old furnaces in one of the front buildings and a cool spiral staircase. Otherwise it's not all that interesting.
     Security Measures
  • fences
  •  Historical Dates
    Built: 1827
    Closed: 1990
     Required Equipment
  • flashlight
  • long pants / sleeves
  • towelettes
  • I love that towelettes is an option!
  •  Recommended Equipment

     History
    The site had been used for various industrial operations starting in 1827 with a grist mill. In 1917, the original mill was replaced by a furniture factory, and the site began use in 1930 for the production of heels for women's shoes. Erving Paper took over in 1957, making paper as the Usher Division.

    Since 1990, the complex, consisting of five buildings, has been eyed for redevelopment, including by the Franklin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority as a site for public housing. That idea was dropped from consideration a few years ago.

    Back on July 30th 2007 the front building burnt and collapsed. The rest of the buildings have severe decay. There are many unstable floors and ceilings.
     Media Coverage
    http://www.recorde....cfm?id_no=6045017
    http://www.massliv...3119920.xml&coll=1
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    Rubble
    Sun, Aug 9th, 2009
    posted by injektilo
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     Validation
    This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Opheliaism on 11/8/2010 1:09 PM.

     Latest Changes
  • on Nov 8 10 at 13:09, Opheliaism validated this location
  • on Nov 8 10 at 2:02, amy atomic changed the following: Status, Accessibility, Recommendation
  • on Jun 21 10 at 2:27, Opheliaism validated this location
  • on Jun 20 10 at 1:36, amy atomic changed the following: Display Name, Status, Hazards
  • on Aug 10 09 at 1:40, Steed validated this location
  • on Aug 9 09 at 6:31, injektilo made this location available
  • on Aug 9 09 at 6:30, injektilo added some pictures to a gallery
  • on Aug 9 09 at 6:25, injektilo added some pictures to a gallery
  • on Aug 9 09 at 6:18, injektilo updated gallery Rubble
  • on Aug 9 09 at 6:17, injektilo created a new gallery
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