Located at 1401 Park Street near the old Belt Railroad line, the Lincoln Cotton Mill was one of several that operated in Evansville after the Civil War and into the twentieth century. Founded in 1902 by Charles Brown (pictured here with his family), the company developed into one of the largest cotton mills in the Midwest, employing hundreds of workers until the early 1950s. Whirlpool and other industries later occupied the large warehouse, which was recently razed.
FOOTNOTE: We want to thank Patricia Sides, Archivist of Willard Library for contributing this picture that shall increase people’s awareness and appreciation of Evansville’s rich history. If you have any historical pictures of Vanderburgh County or Evansville please contact please contact Patricia Sides, Archivist Willard Library at 812) 425-4309, ext. 114 or e-mail her at www.willard.lib.in.us.
I enjoy this feature, Editor. Thanks for posting these old photos.
As magnificent as this old building was, I’m glad it was recently demolished. Homeless folks were living there and had started a few small fires in the past (no doubt accidentally, but accidents cana become big problems). It was a maze of dark hallways, piles of combustible trash, open stairwells and elevator shafts – – a death trap for firefighters if we had ever had a major incident. The interior was spectacular, though, just for it’s size and scale. Support timbers were every bit of 2′ x 2′, massive floor planks, thick brick walls, etc. There aren’t that many of these old ‘heavy timber’ industrial buildings left. Karges furniture is one which comes immediately to mind.
Anyway, the old photos and history are appreciated!
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Haven’t heard from you in a while.
Thanks for your kind remarks and reading the CCO
Editor
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