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Woolen Mills Now & Then...

10/7/2012

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    My family enjoys visiting Mission Mill right here in the heart of Salem. During our summer break, we also enjoyed a quick visit of the Pendleton Woolen Mills in eastern Oregon.

     The two sites are closely connected. The Thomas Kay Woolen Mill (in Salem) was the childhood playground of the co-founder of the Pendleton Mills. While a tour of Mission Mill gives a view of the past, a tour of the modern day Pendleton Woolen Mills shows how weaving continues to thrive.

Here’s the breakdown:

The colorful spools of thread in Pendleton are a delight to see.

The machinery has gone digital with
computer chips detailing the beautiful designs.

Public tours for individuals and small groups are held weekdays at 9 am, 11 am, 1:30 pm, and 3 pm. Reservations are not required, however tour spaces are filled on a first come basis. Tours take about 20 minutes. Shorter tours are also available on weekends. Call for details: 541-276-6911.
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