Abandoned Excelsior Mill in Ericsburg Minnesota 1937

An abandoned excelsior mill stands in Ericsburg, Koochiching County, Minnesota, in August 1937. Excelsior, made from wood shavings, was used for packing and insulation. By the mid-20th century, mills like this one were crucial to local economies but faced decline due to changing manufacturing processes. The site illustrates a significant moment in American industrial history.

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