The Whiting Paper Mill number 1 was built on the start of the First Level Canal just south of the Parsons Paper Mill. William Whiting built it in 1864. He had his start at the Holyoke Paper Mill. STORY
Whiting Paper Mill number 2 was built farther along the First Level Canal. It was on the northern side of Dwight Street between the First and Second Level Canals. It was constructed in 1871.
The Whiting Paper Mill number 3 was on the Chicopee River in Chicopee. It was also called the Collins.
Sanborn map analysis:
Sanborn 1884 mill 1 is not shown and mill 2
Sanborn 1889 mill 1 and mill 2
Sanborn 1895 mill 1 and mill 2
Sanborn 1915 mill 1 and mill 2