Marysville Cotton Mill, Cotton mill complex in Marysville, Canada.
Description
Marysville Cotton Mill is a four-story industrial building in Fredericton measuring roughly 418 feet long and 100 feet wide. The facade features rows of mullioned windows and decorative brickwork typical of the era's industrial architecture.
History
The mill was built between 1883 and 1885 by Alexander Gibson and rapidly became one of Canada's largest textile manufacturing centers. By around 1900, it had established itself as a leading industrial operation shaping the region for decades.
Culture
The mill served as the heart of a planned industrial community where Gibson built homes, shops, churches, and schools for workers. You can still sense how the factory shaped the entire settlement and the lives of those who lived around it.
Practical
The building now houses Marysville Place, serving multiple government departments in renovated office spaces. Visitors should check ahead about access and visiting hours, as it remains an active government facility.
Did you know?
The mill was among Canada's first industrial facilities to use an advanced electrical system powered from a central plant. This early adoption of industrial electrification allowed it to operate far more efficiently than comparable mills across the country.
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