BARON WOOLEN MILLS
The Woolen Mill was one of the major home industries of the Brigham City Co-op and its most expensive venture. Construction began in 1869 and was completed in October of 1870. Installation of machinery took most of the winter of 1870-71, and the woolen mill began operating in February 1871.
The woolen mill was destroyed by fire in 1877 and rebuilt the following year. After the closure of the Co-op, James Baron, who had worked at the factory, continued to operate it as a private venture. In 1889, he relocated his business in Hyrum, Utah, and left the mill vacant. It was operated by Anthony A. Jensen for a short time and was again destroyed by fire in 1907. James Baron's son, Thomas, and his own two sons returned to Brigham City, rebuilt the Woolen Factory, and began processing wool there in 1923. The Baron family continued the business until June 24, 1988.
The night began by splitting into 2 small groups. The first, headed into the office areas while the second team headed for the mill itself. Emf sweeps were conducted through both areas with no unusual activity. Many photos were also collected without any results. It seemed to be a quiet night...
About 3 hours into the investigation, all of us were gathered on the main floor, near the stairway that leads to the lower level of the building. Here we positioned a tri-field natural meter and began an evp session. This is when we all look each other, acknowledging the sound of people entering the building, shutting a door, and walking about. At this point, we all collect our equipment and put aside our investigation to see who gained access to the building.
We were expecting to see kids, the property manager, or even the police coming in to check on us. Upon walking to the front of the building we begin to realize that there was in fact nobody else in the building with us.! We checked the door and it was still locked. We were truly astonished...
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It turned out to be an interesting night and we were very happy to have the opportunity to investigate the Baron Woolen Mills.
