David Butterfield started the Holyoke Paper Mill in 1857 near the junction of the first and second level canals. Its race is still visible from the Main Street side.
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Sanborn map analysis:
Sanborn 1949 map the lot is nearly empty
Sanborn 1956 map shows a small generating station