Title

Pierson's Roller Mills, Lawrence - Douglas County, Kansas

Subject

Kansas--History--Maps.

Douglas County (Kan.)

Lawrence (Kan.)

Description

From William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas -- "Pierson's Roller Mills: These mills, comparatively a new venture, were erected in 1880-1881 by S. P. Pierson, and started February, 1882, under the management of Pierson Bros. The building, a four-story stone structure, 50 X 60 feet, is one of the most completely equipped institutions in the State. Its machinery is one of the most costly and latest design, and embraces fourteen sets of rolls and four run of buhrs, which gives the mill a capacity of two hundred and fifty barrels every twenty-four hours. Four grades of flour are manufactured, each one securing an enviable reputation In the autumn of 1882, a brick building, 34 X 50 feet was erected, in which a 100 horsepower engine was placed, to be used as a 'reserve' motor. "
Kansas Collection Books (see manufacturing industries)

Creator

L.H. Everts & Co, Philadelphia

Source

City of Valley Center Kansas

Publisher

Valley Center Public Library

Date

1887

Rights

No Copyright – United States

Language

English

Coverage

Kansas