Rumford Mill, Paper mill in Rumford, Maine, US
Rumford Mill is a paper manufacturing facility in Rumford, Maine that produces pulp and various grades of paper for industrial use. The plant operates multiple production lines designed to manufacture both coated and uncoated sheets for different commercial applications.
The mill was founded in 1901 and powered by water from local waterfalls to drive its operations. Over time it became a significant paper producer serving various well-known manufacturers and brands.
The facility manufactured US Post Office postcards and paper for numerous national brands, including Campbell Soup labels and L.L. Bean catalogs.
The site is an active industrial facility and not open for regular visitor access. The location sits within Rumford town and can be seen from main roads in the area.
The facility is the subject of a 2020 book exploring the relationship between industrial production and community health. The work examines how large factories shaped life in small manufacturing towns.
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