Patchogue in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Lace Mill
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 21, 2019
1. The Lace Mill Marker
Inscription.
The Lace Mill. . In 1880, eight men from England came To start a lace mill and in 1889 the American Lace and Manufacturing Co. began. In 1918 it merged with Plymouth Mills Corp. At its peak the mill employed 1,000 people and produced some of the nation's finest quality lace curtains and tablecloths. During world war two the mill converted to war production producing mosquito-netting, parachute fabric, herringbone twill for G.I. fatigues, gun covers and iridescent tapes to mark mine fields. The mill was abandoned in 1954 and renovated for offices and small industry. Much of it was destroyed by fire in January 1972. After years of lying vacant, the mill was torn down, despite efforts to restore and repurpose it.
In 1880, eight men from England came To
start a lace mill and in 1889 the American
Lace & Manufacturing Co. began. In 1918 it
merged with Plymouth Mills Corp. At its peak
the mill employed 1,000 people and produced
some of the nation's finest quality lace
curtains and tablecloths. During WWII the
mill converted to war production
producing mosquito-netting, parachute
fabric, herringbone twill for G.I. fatigues,
gun covers and iridescent tapes to mark
mine fields. The mill was abandoned in 1954
and renovated for offices and small
industry. Much of it was destroyed by fire in
January 1972. After years of lying vacant,
the mill was torn down, despite efforts to
restore and repurpose it.
Erected by Greater Patchogue Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 40° 45.962′ N, 73° 1.229′ W. Marker is in Patchogue, New York, in Suffolk County. It is on West Main Street (New York State Route 27A) west of West Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Patchogue NY 11772, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the New York City Metropolitan Area and on Long Island. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Site of Hart's Tavern (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hart's Tavern
More about this marker. The marker is located in front of the Blue Point Brewery.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 21, 2019
2. The Lace Mill Marker - wide view
The Blue Point Brewery is in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,965 times since then and 116 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 30, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
