Smithville Mills
For over 15 years I've taken morning walks with friends along the Smithville Reservoir and along the West Branch of the the Souhegan River. Among the collection of photos at the New Ipswich Historical Society, I found several of mills that were located in Smithville and one taken before the Reservoir (Flood Control Dam 35) was constructed in 1965.
The first photo (below) is that of Charles Taylor chair factory. I would guess that this might have been located across from his home on Taylor Road.
Two photos (below) of the Charles Wheeler Sawmill. I wonder if this was located near what is now called Hildreth Place in Smithville.
Two views (below) from the same vantage point, before and after the dam was constructed.
In September 2006 the dam was drained for maintenance, revealing stumps of trees.
The first photo (below) is that of Charles Taylor chair factory. I would guess that this might have been located across from his home on Taylor Road.
Two photos (below) of the Charles Wheeler Sawmill. I wonder if this was located near what is now called Hildreth Place in Smithville.
Two views (below) from the same vantage point, before and after the dam was constructed.
In September 2006 the dam was drained for maintenance, revealing stumps of trees.
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