Type of Work: Manufacturing, Mills, and Factories

Working the super calendar inside Newton Falls Paper Mill in Newton Falls

Working the super calendar inside Newton Falls Paper Mill in Newton Falls

Employee working on the “super calendar” machine, which put a higher finish on some papers. Inside the Newton Falls Paper Mill. Circa 1940s or 1950s. Newton Falls. Photo courtesy of the Town of Clifton Museum, from the Ernie Bognar Collection, as furnished through the courtesy of Randy Clark.

The wrapping room inside the Newton Falls Paper Mill in Newton Falls

The wrapping room inside the Newton Falls Paper Mill in Newton Falls

The “wrapping room” at the Newton Falls Paper Mill where paper was prepared for transport and sale. On the left is Ernie Trembley, on the right is Hillary Hooper. Circa 1940s or 1950s. Newton Falls. Photo courtesy of the Town of Clifton Museum, from the Ernie Bognar Collection, as furnished through the courtesy of Randy […]

Using the hydro-pumper inside the Newton Falls Paper Mill in Newton Falls

Using the hydro-pumper inside the Newton Falls Paper Mill in Newton Falls

Inside the Newton Falls Paper Mill, worker operating the Hydro Pumper #4 machine, which made a slurry of fiber and water at the beginning of the paper making process. Circa 1940s or 1950s. Newton Falls. Photo courtesy of the Town of Clifton Museum, from the Ernie Bognar Collection, as furnished through the courtesy of Randy […]

Cutting paper inside the Newton Falls Paper Mill in Newton Falls

Cutting paper inside the Newton Falls Paper Mill in Newton Falls

Inside the Newton Falls Paper Mill. Pictured is the cutter machine being operated by employees, who are cutting paper from a roll for sale as sheet paper. Circa 1940s or 1950s. Newton Falls. Photo courtesy of the Town of Clifton Museum, from the Ernie Bognar Collection, as furnished through the courtesy of Randy Clark.

Sawmill in Beaver River

Sawmill in Beaver River

Sawmill circa 1890-1895. Pictured are railroad tracks, two buildings with smokestacks from steam engines, and stacks of logs and lumber. Beaver River, NY.

Fifth Lake lumber mill in Inlet

Fifth Lake lumber mill in Inlet

Exterior of the Fifth Lake water powered saw mill. Logs float in mill pond before being winched up the ramp into the sawmill. Note the barrels on the roof ridge. Circa 1890-1900. Inlet, NY.