The Sash and Blind factory, utilizing water power from an early woolen mill dam, was built downstream from the shoe peg factory by John Brill, probably sometime before 1861. Later, it was owned by Gardner T. Lewis, who sold the property to Stephen and Walter Pasco in 1873 with the company name of S. Pasco & Brother. They ran the business until 1896 when it was sold to Delbert E. Pasco and George Davison. The mill burned in 1892 and again in 1899, and was rebuilt each time. The Hudson Valley Railway bought the business in 1903 solely to secure water power privileges from the woolen mill dam to generate electricity for its trolley line. The wood-working business was dissolved. D. E. Pasco later bought the machinery and built a mill on South Street, but that was destroyed by fire in 1907.
The Foster Shoe Peg Factory was started before 1881 by Wyman Flint of Bellows Falls, Vermont in buildings erected by John J. Brill of Wilton. On June 3, 1887 it was taken over by J. R. Foster. "Blue Star" shoe pegs were manufactured from white, yellow and black birch. In 1890, four cords of wood were used to produce 250 bushels of pegs daily. Up to 40 people were employed at one time. Many of the pegs were shipped to Germany for their army boots. The factory closed in 1893 due to a lack of available birch saw logs. The business was then moved to a new factory at Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts. The old peg factory burned in 1898.
The Foster Shoe Peg Factory was started before 1881 by Wyman Flint of Bellows Falls, Vermont in buildings erected by John J. Brill of Wilton. On June 3, 1887 it was taken over by J. R. Foster. "Blue Star" shoe pegs were manufactured from white, yellow and black birch. In 1890, four cords of wood were used to produce 250 bushels of pegs daily. Up to 40 people were employed at one time. Many of the pegs were shipped to Germany for their army boots. The factory closed in 1893 due to a lack of available birch saw logs. The business was then moved to a new factory at Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts. The old peg factory burned in 1898.
Riverfront Farmers Market
The Warrensburgh Riverfront Farmers’ Market was established in 1998 by Warrensburgh Beautification Inc. (WBI), a non-profit organization and committee of the Town. The market was created to serve many purposes: provide a source of locally grown produce for residents and visitors; develop an entrepreneurial opportunity for small farmers; disseminate horticultural information; promote local interest in growing flowers and vegetables; and raise funds to further the revitalization of the Schroon River waterfront. A “producer only” market, sales include locally grown, raised and prepared products including produce, plants, cut flowers, dairy, poultry, meats, maple syrup, honey, wine, preserves, baked goods and refreshments. All prepared foods are made “from scratch”, utilizing locally grown ingredients whenever possible. Local civic groups and non-profit organizations who wish to promote their purpose and upcoming events are encouraged. The Warren County Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Station provides soil testing and horticultural information, healthy eating recipe handouts are available, and other local food outlets and events are promoted. Our vendors offer product samplings and live music adds to the festive atmosphere. Initially, the market was met with strong opposition from our local government. Now, a weekly focal event in our town patronized by visitors and both seasonal and full time residents, the market is held Friday afternoons from 3-6 p.m. from Memorial Day Weekend thru the end of October, on the banks of the scenic Schroon River in the Warrensburgh Mills Historic District on State Route 418. |
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