Lake Luzerne in Warren County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Wood Pulp Grinder
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, July 5, 2019
1. First Wood Pulp Grinder Marker
In this building was installed in 1870 the first wood pulp grinder made in this country. Here, for the first time, wood pulp was produced and sold in large quantities and the success of the industry was assured.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 43° 19.266′ N, 73° 50.362′ W. Marker is in Lake Luzerne, New York, in Warren County. Marker can be reached from Mill Street. The building is on the south side of the creek. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lake Luzerne NY 12846, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Warren County (a few steps from this marker); Site of Wayside Inn (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Garnar Tannery (about 500 feet away); Jessup's Patent (about 700 feet away); St. Mary’s Church (about 800 feet away); First Wilderness/ Lake Luzerne (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Methodist (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lake Luzerne (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lake Luzerne.
Regarding First Wood Pulp Grinder. Albrecht Pagenstencher installed the grinder, and was a pioneer in the wood pulp industry in the United States.
Also see . . . The Pagenstencher Family: Froms Rags to Riches
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Photographed By Steve Stoessel, July 5, 2019
2. First Wood Pulp Grinder Marker
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, July 5, 2019
3. First Wood Pulp Grinder Marker
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, July 5, 2019
4. Cute dog playing by pulp museum
Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 9, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
