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The Cotton Mill & The Johnson Shoe Company

These days, there aren’t many major factories in our communities. But in the late 1800s to early 1900s, Hallowell was skyrocketing with industry. There were many factories at the time, such as the Johnson Shoe Factory and Cotton Mill. Explore our links and learn all about Hallowell's industrial era!

Johnson Shoe Factory, Hallowell, 1900
Johnson Shoe Factory, Hallowell, 1900
Hubbard Free Library
Hallowell Cotton Mill, Academy Street, ca. 1885
Hallowell Cotton Mill, Academy Street, ca. 1885
Hubbard Free Library

History of The Cotton Mill

The Opening and Closing of Hallowell's Shoe Companies

The Johnson Brothers and the Shoe Company

More About the Johnson Brothers

A Poem About Johnson Shoe

Industrial Technology

Cotton Mill and Johnson Shoe Citations

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