Welcome to Hallville Mill Historic District - where sparks came to life in 1752. Originally housing a fulling mill, it's no joke. A cloth-finishing machine was built near a local stream, owned by the jolly Hall family. A fire in 1943 didn't kill the spirit; it just added 'Brand: Ash' to their labels. In the 1880s, they were rolling out 175 paychecks and manufacturing 860,000 yards of cloth per year. Now that's what I call 'overtime!' Today, 23 buildings make up the district, reminding us of the area's transition to industrial production. But a rising star on Route 2A, thanks to nearby casinos, could threaten the historic character of this funny little town.
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Written by Leroy
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