Lonaconing Silk Mill

September 24, 2015  •  Leave a Comment

We went on the Arundel Camera Club's field trip to the Lonaconing Silk Mill. This is a time capsule that is slowly deteriorating. It was one of, if not the last silk mill in the country. At one point it employed 400 people. Mostly the wives of coal miners. The youngest employee was a 7 year old girl. This is the second time I have visited. Probably my last. The roof is giving way and the owner can't afford to repair it. Once it goes, the rest will follow quickly.


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