Austin in Potter County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Bayless Pulp and Paper Mill
(1900-1944)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 25, 2013
1. The Bayless Pulp and Paper Mill Marker
Inscription.
The Bayless Pulp and Paper Mill. In 1900 on this lot, George C. Bayless of Binghamton, NY. began construction of a large pulp and paper mill. Originally constructed for a daily capacity of 50-ton, in later years it had at times, an output of 70-ton of paper per day. By 1910 the mill had a monthly payroll of $35,000.00 and Austin's population had grown to nearly 3000. The mill survived the breaking of the Austin Dam on September 30, 1911 as well as the flood of 1942. However, a major fire in 1944 caused the mill to close forever. Few remains are left.
In 1900 on this lot, George C. Bayless of Binghamton, NY. began construction of a large pulp and paper mill. Originally constructed for a daily capacity of 50-ton, in later years it had at times, an output of 70-ton of paper per day. By 1910 the mill had a monthly payroll of $35,000.00 and Austin's population had grown to nearly 3000. The mill survived the breaking of the Austin Dam on September 30, 1911 as well as the flood of 1942. However, a major fire in 1944 caused the mill to close forever. Few remains are left.
Erected by The E.O. Austin Home / Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1796.
Location. 41° 38.411′ N, 78° 5.227′ W. Marker is in Austin, Pennsylvania, in Potter County. Marker is on Rugaber Street (Pennsylvania Route 872) 0.7 miles north of Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 607), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Austin PA 16720, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,050 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 27, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
