Erected during World War I and completed in 1919, the building at 235 Singleton Street was initially intended to be an extension of the Nyanza Mills. However, the end of the war and a downturn in production brought the decision to sell the property.
In 1924, the site was purchased by Masurel Worsted, which was incorporated with a capital of $1,500.000. The mill manufactured diversified high quality yarn, such as worsted, cashmere and hosiery. The BanLon line was their best known product.
The property was heavily damaged by flooding of the Blackstone River in 1929 and 1935.
In 1942 there were 275 persons employed and by 1948 there were 400 employees.
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Era 3: 1900-1949