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2025-07-28 12:00:43 UTC

Carl Johnson on Nostr: One of the most iconic buildings in Waterford, NY is the 1893 Ormsby Textile Company ...

One of the most iconic buildings in Waterford, NY is the 1893 Ormsby Textile Company mill, built in 1893. Underwear, lace trim, and eventually automobile fabrics.Then, it became home of Ursula of Switzerland, famous "mother of the bride" fashions.

I've got the history of Ursula and of the Ormsby mill at my blog:
https://hoxsie.org/2025/07/28/ursula-of-switzerland-and-the-ormsby-textile-mill/ #Localhistory #UpstateNY #UpstateNewYork #waterfordNY #histodons #history
https://hoxsie.org/2025/07/28/ursula-of-switzerland-and-the-ormsby-textile-mill/