Rumsey Woolen Mill

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Description:

Woolen mills frequently accepted sheep to shear then spun wool into yarn and created a final woolen project, like socks. This mill produced woolen products then became a shoddy mill, which uses wool materials to make felts. The final date of demise for this mill is unknown.

Notes:

Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.

Data Provider:

Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm

Place:

Rochester and Avon Township

Subject Topic:

Buildings

Format:

Photo/slide

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