oct 13, 1828 - Beverly Cotton Manufactory burns down
Description:
This was the first cotton mill built in America, and the largest at its time. It was built with economic promise but fell short due to technical limitations. Despite this, it's considered the birth place of the American Industrial Revolution. Even George Washington visited it in 1789.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 13, 1828
Now
~ 197 years ago