Dixon Mills

Dixon Mills is a museum housed in a preserved red brick building in Jersey City that documents the story of the Joseph Dixon Crucible Company. The exhibition displays machinery, tools, and materials that were once used in the factory's production.

The Joseph Dixon Crucible Company was founded in 1847 and manufactured products including crucibles, pencils, crayons, stove polish, and lubricants. The operation remained a significant industrial presence until 1895.

The museum collection illustrates industrial manufacturing processes and workplace conditions during the late nineteenth century through preserved machinery and tools.

The museum is located in the lobby of a residential complex and is easily accessible. The exhibits consist of artifacts and information panels that visitors can explore at their own pace.

The building still contains original elements from the former factory, including connecting bridges between structures that once moved workers and materials. These architectural features give visitors a sense of the scale and organization of the original operation.