Faribault Woolen Mill
Loomed in the Land of Lakes
Published on 7. December 2015
126 pages
978-1-62585-575-6 (ISBN)
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Established in 1865 by Carl Klemer, the Faribault Woolen Mill is an authentic example of American craftsmanship. In 150 years of business, the company's success has relied on stewardship from the Klemer, Johnson and Mooty families, as well as veteran employees. Despite a devastating fire and even a closing, today it is the oldest manufacturer in Minnesota and one of the country's last mills producing textiles from raw wool. Its blankets provided warmth to hundreds of thousands of American troops in both world wars, and the mill continues that tradition of military support today. Discover the history and heritage woven into this iconic American brand revered around the world.
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12/2015
Arcadia Publishing (SC)
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Lisa M. Bolt Simons is a writer and educator who has lived in Faribault for over a decade. She earned her bachelor of arts degree from Drake University, master of education in second languages and cultures from the University of Minnesota, and master of fine arts in creative writing from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She also worked as a staff writer for three years at the Faribault Daily News. Find out more at www.lisamboltsimons.com.
Content
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- 1. Carl Klemer and the One-Horse Mill
- 2. Rivers and Fires
- 3. Blanketing the Troops and the Nation
- 4. Postwar Changes
- 5. Blankets Go Sky High
- 6. Unraveling
- 7. Fate Locked the Mill's Door
- 8. Memories, the Mootys and a Lawsuit
- 9. One of the Last Mills in America
- Afterword: The 150th Anniversary Celebration
- Bibliography
- About the Author
