Ballard Poised to Become the 'Shingle Capital of the World'
With the construction of a new, high-capacity mill, Ballard solidifies its reputation as the epicenter of Puget Sound's timber industry.
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Another shingle mill, and one of the largest on Puget Sound, is being erected at Ballard, which will, when completed, make that town the principal shingle manufacturing point in the world. It is being built by the Fleming-Averst Company, which will file articles of incorporation today. The daily capacity of the mill will be 300,000 shingles and 50,000 feet of lumber. The mill is being constructed on the most improved plans and the machinery will be of the very latest and best pattern. The mill will have excellent facilities for shipping both by rail and water.
“This makes the total capacity of the Ballard mills over 2,000,000 per day.”
Ballard's historical identity as a 'Shingle Capital' was the engine of its early growth, defining the local labor market and economy. Today, the smoke and roar of the mills are gone, replaced by residential developments and retail, but the industrial heritage remains a core pillar of the neighborhood's modern identity.
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