Harrisville in Lewis County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Chair Factory
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, July 10, 2020
1. Chair Factory Marker
Built by Joseph Pahud - 1859. Made chairs & shingles. Later known as Kilbourn Planing Mill. Ceased operation in 1950’s.
Erected 2015 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 44° 9.097′ N, 75° 19.125′ W. Marker is in Harrisville, New York, in Lewis County. Marker is on River Street, 0.1 miles south of Elm Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Harrisville NY 13648, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 15 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Grist Mill (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harrisville Central School History (approx. ¼ mile away); Railroad Depot (approx. 0.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); The French Emigres (approx. 5.6 miles away); Site of First Talc Mill in United States (approx. 9.3 miles away); In Tribute to Rhoda Fox Graves (approx. 14.7 miles away); The First Presbyterian Church and the Gouverneur Museum (approx. 14.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrisville.
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Photographed By Steve Stoessel, July 10, 2020
2. Chair Factory Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 12, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
