LONACONING, MD. Klotz Throwing Company, 1907. Brick,
three-story 48,000 sq.ft. building
with original equipment. Operated from 1907-
1957 handling Chinese/Japanese-imported
raw silk to soak, dye and transfer to reels
as thread. Includes machines used to twist,
double and wind silk including original belt-driven
machines and newer motorized ones; plus, tools,
drying closets, steam-boiler house, office,
records, lockers, bobbins and silk spools.
Located in Georges Ck. valley near Cumberland
and interstate access. Preservation and
adaptive re-use supported by community with possible
assistance from government. Contact Herb Crawford
(301)689-3034 for details
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