Mills
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Adams Bag, Chase Bag Paper Mill
Bliss and Mayhew’s Flouring Mill: An Early Chagrin Falls Industry The history of Chagrin Falls is closely tied to the power of the Chagrin River and the many mills that once lined its banks. Among these early industries was the Bliss and Mayhew Flouring Mill, a significant but often overlooked business that helped shape the…
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White’s Axe Factory
An Early Industrial Landmark in Chagrin Falls One of the earliest manufacturing businesses in the Chagrin Valley was White’s Axe Factory, founded by Hervey White. Before moving to the area that would eventually become Chagrin Falls, White operated an axe-making business in Garrettsville, Ohio. He later relocated to a tract of land east of the…
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Noah Graves’ Paper Mill
The Origins of Papermaking in Chagrin Falls The history of Noah Graves’ Paper Mill is an important chapter in the industrial development of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Established along the Chagrin River in the mid-1800s, the mill evolved from a small local operation into one of the village’s most significant manufacturing enterprises. Through multiple owners, technological…
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Fenkell Gristmill
A Landmark in Chagrin Falls History The Early Ownership of the Property The site of the historic Fenkell Gristmill played an important role in the early development of Chagrin Falls. The property was originally purchased by Seth Handerson in 1833. In 1836, Handerson sold the land to Aaron Bliss, one of the most influential early…
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Bullard Woodenware
An Early Manufacturing Business in Chagrin Falls Establishing the Bullard Woodenware Mill The Bullard Woodenware Mill was founded in 1842 by Curtis Bullard and Cornelius Northrup, becoming one of the earliest manufacturing enterprises in Chagrin Falls. The mill was located on the south side of the Chagrin River at the end of Water Street, where…
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Williams Foundry
Chagrin Falls’ Historic Cast Iron Manufacturing Giant (1834–1892) One of the most important industries in early Chagrin Falls, Ohio, the Williams Foundry helped establish the village as a center of manufacturing and innovation during the nineteenth century.New Headline Williams Foundry A Leading Cast Iron Manufacturer in Chagrin Falls The Williams Foundry was located west of…