Star Carbonizing Company was incorporated in January 1917 with a capital of $19,200. The mill began operating in 1918 and dealt in the carbonizing and scouring of wool. By 1920, the Annual Factory Inspection Report to the RI General Assembly reported 30 men working at the facility under very good conditions.
The building and property were originally owned by Albert B. DesRochers, who was said to have half ownership rights in the business. Paul J. Morelle, General Manager of the plant for 18 years and part owner of the business, died suddenly on a business trip to Boston in 1936. His son Paul. J. Morelle, Jr., became President and general manager of the firm. In 1941, the Morelle family acquired full control of the business, buying the building and property from DesRochers.
<i>Images courtesy of the Morelle family</i>
