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Industrial Evidence Stream · Paper Mills

What did EPA remove from the former Stevens & Thompson paper mill?

EPA reported removing asbestos insulation and other hazardous materials from the former Middle Falls tissue-paper mill, while also documenting process machinery and the facility’s long manufacturing history.

Primary-source reconstructionUpdated September 26, 2026
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Documented evidence

  • Stevens & Thompson manufactured tissue paper at the Middle Falls facility from the late 1880s and ceased operations in 2001.
  • EPA reported removing asbestos insulation during cleanup of the abandoned site.
  • EPA also documented process machinery and other industrial materials, providing context for later equipment- and task-specific research.

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