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Location DB > Canada > Ontario > Rockwood > Harris Woolen Mill Ruins
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Harris Woolen Mill Ruins
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created by Hlywud on 7/16/2007 2:48 AM
last modified by Hlywud on 7/21/2007 1:04 AM
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Ruins of an old wool mill
 Basic Information
Type: Ruins
Status: Open to the public
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: check it out if you're nearby
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Rockwood, Ontario
Canada
Owner: Grand River Conservation Authority
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     Historical Dates
    Built: 1884
    Closed: 1925
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    Founded by John Richard Harris in 1867. The original wooden structure burned and was replaced by the current stone building in 1884. After John Richards death in 1899 it was passed on to family and operated successfully until 1925 when competition from larger Mills in Toronto and Hespeler caused it to close. The Harris family sold the building to the Grand River Conservation Authority in 1958. In 1967 another fire damaged most of the building and now all that remains is a stone shell.
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    June 15, 2007
    Mon, Jul 16th, 2007
    posted by Hlywud
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    Harris Woolen Mill
    Thu, Aug 16th, 2007
    posted by CopySix
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    Sat, Mar 29th, 2008
    posted by logtec
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    This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Steed on 7/25/2008 6:22 AM.

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  • on Jul 25 08 at 6:22, Steed validated this location
  • on Mar 29 08 at 3:03, logtec added some pictures to a gallery
  • on Mar 29 08 at 2:57, logtec added some pictures to a gallery
  • on Mar 29 08 at 2:53, logtec created a new gallery
  • on Aug 16 07 at 18:13, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Aug 16 07 at 0:44, CopySix updated gallery picture Inside
  • on Aug 16 07 at 0:44, CopySix updated gallery picture The Tower
  • on Aug 16 07 at 0:44, CopySix updated gallery picture West face
  • on Aug 16 07 at 0:44, CopySix updated gallery picture Doorway 2
  • on Aug 16 07 at 0:44, CopySix updated gallery picture Doorway 1
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