Mills Began to Operate Along the Charles River in Newton
- Date Range
- 1760 – 1760
- Title
- Mills Began to Operate Along the Charles River in Newton
- What occurred
- The Charles River runs through much of Newton and was vital in helping Newton residents. One way the Charles River was utilized in Newton was through the creation of mills. One of the first mills in Newton on the Charles River was a paper mill created in 1760. Later, in the 19th century, mills of all kinds were being operated in Newton, such as cotton and thread mills and tobacco mills. In Newton they were producing paper, iron, and cotton more than any other materials. Additionally, there were new manufacturing companies such as nail and silk manufacturers in the Upper and Lower Falls of Newton. None of these companies, especially the mills, would have been possible without the support of the Charles River. The mill in the image was taken in 1905.
- Location
- 38 Ellis St, Newton, MA 02464
- Image Citation
- Image: https://www.digitalcommonwealth.org/search/commonwealth:2227n177g
- Student name(s)
- Brianna Weissel