The History of Flax in Salem, Oregon
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Description: The history of flax cultivation and fiber processing in the state of Oregon, and the linen textile industry in Salem, from 1902 until the last linen mill closed in the late 1950's.
Salem (Oregon) Online History - Flax Although flax was introduced in Oregon as early as 1844, it wasn't until 1867 that the first mill was built in Salem by Joseph Holman. Holman's Pioneer Oil Works began operation that year at the present site of the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill on 12th Street. Oil was expressed from the flaxseed, and the by-products were returned to the growers and used for cattle feed. The tow, or flax fiber, was used for upholstery. The business became unprofitable because of lack of a consistent supply of flaxseed and soon closed. Flax grown in other areas of the state won bronze medals at the Philadelphia Exposition in 1876 and the Paris Exposition of 1900.
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| Page title: | Salem (Oregon) Online History - Flax |
| Keywords: | Salem,Oregon,history,Public Library, flax, linen, grain, commerce, agriculture, industry, commerce, agri-business,State, government, Jason Lee,archives,Pioneers,Willamette, Kalapuya,valley,Capitol,agriculture |
| Description: | Salem History Project, Our Heritage, Our Home. This site focuses on key events, institutions and culture in Salem's history |
| IP-address: | 199.48.39.27 |
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| NS | Name Server: NS1.CITYOFSALEM.NET Name Server: NS2.CITYOFSALEM.NET |
| WHOIS | Status: ok |
| Date | Creation Date: 11-oct-2000 Expiration Date: 11-oct-2016 |