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Old Schwamb Mill

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17 Mill Ln Arlington MA 02476
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(781) 643-0554
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The Old Schwamb Mill is the oldest continuously operating mill site in the United States. There has been a mill operating at this site since c.1650. The current mill is a well-preserved 19th-century woodworking factory. It is located at 17 Mill Lane, Arlington, Massachusetts.The mill was built in 1861, and purchased by brothers Charles and Frederick Schwamb in 1864 for the manufacture of...

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Just a quiet surprise

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100

Stepping into the Old Schwamb Mill is taking a step back in time. From the saws hooked up the the leather belt driven central power spindle to the oval and round picture frames produced the same way they were crafted in the 19th century, the spot is a wonderful dusty gem, hidden on a back street in Arlington. Make sure...

Excellent old industrial site

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I visited the Mill and was surprised at just how extensive the site is, with antique machinery and yet still operating. Reaaly worth a visit.

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The Schwamb Mill Preservation Trust was founded in 1969. The Schwamb Mill Preservation Trust specializes in Historical Club.

Old Schwamb Mill can be found at Mill Ln 17. The following is offered: Theater. The entry is present with us since Sep 9, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Arlington there are 1 other Theater. An overview can be found here.

In a wooden mill building dating from the time of the Civil War, the Old Schwamb Mill continues to produce museum quality hand turned wooden oval and circular frames. Visitors can take a walking tour of the mill and the surrounding grounds.

Listed in The National Register of Historic Places, the Old Schwamb Mill dates back to the Civil War and now welcomes visitors to take a virtual walking tour. Watch a frame being made or listen to the brook running past the mill. Visiting times are on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Located on the oldest continuously working mill site in the country, the Old Schwamb Mill is a living museum and 1864 oval picture frame factory exhibiting a working collection of shaft and pulley belt-driven antique woodworking machinery. Visitors can tour the Mill and view frame turning demonstrations, archival materials, and the works of local artists in our second floor art gallery. Open...

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