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
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. Marker is on West Main Street (New York State Route 27A) west of West Avenue, on the right when
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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 (about 800 feet away); The Wreck of the Louis V. Place (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Wreck of the Nahum Chapin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Paul the Tailor Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Citizen Soldier (approx. half a mile away); Capt. Austin Roe (approx. half a mile away); Squire Mott Grist Mill (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Patchogue.
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 477 times since then and 158 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 30, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
