The Wood Mill Power House Smokestacks were imploded on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 10:00 am to make way for future development by Mr. Salvatore Lupoli. A commercial store plaza is to be constructed along Merrimack Street. A Public park will house selected remains from the power house - to be installed as public art. Future plans include an office building along the river front.
The power house was built in 1905-1906 to provide power for the massive Wood Mill site. The Wood Mill, once considered the largest worsted woolen plant in the world, employed 7000 mill workers when it opened in April 1906. Part of the American Woolen Company system, the mill was named for William Wood, the president of the American Woolen Company. The mill was twice the size it is toady in area. Half the mill was taken down, lengthwise, to provide parking along the river .
Eagle Tribune 10/15/09
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