Olmsted Falls
Businesses
When we examined the census from Olmsted Falls in 1900 some of the residents listed their jobs as a "Mill Worker". This is a picture of Damp's Grist Mill that was located on Plum Creek in Olmsted Falls.
What is a grist mill?
What resources are needed for a grist mill?
Why was a grist mill located in Olmsted Falls?
Examining the census data from Cleveland many residents also listed their occupation as "mill worker". This is a picture from inside a steel mill.
What is a steel mill?
What resources are needed for a steel mill to operate?
Why was Cleveland a good location for steel mills?
