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Tag: 1792

Dr. Manning’s Windmill

February 16, 2024November 11, 2024 Gordon HarrisLeave a comment

In 1792, Dr. John Manning erected a factory at the corner of South Main and Market Street beside the Choate Bridge and began manufacturing cloth and blankets. On the roof squatted a great octagonal tower, inside of which was a horizontal windmill.

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