Mill Details

Crown Roller Mills / Crisman Mill

Columbia Co. | Pennsylvania | USA
Known Dates: 1885
Township: Briar Creek Twp. / Berwick Boro.
Watersource: Steam mill, then elec.
Location / Directions

Crown Roller Mills / Crisman Mill

The mill is located at 512 West Front Street/US 11 near the junction with Orange Street/Sh 93 in Berwick.

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Jesus paid it all; All to Him I owe. Sin had left a crimson stain; He washed it white as snow. "Jesus Paid It All by Elvina M. Hall
({From the hymnal - Sing to the Lord})
Crown Roller Mills / Crisman Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 04-08-2009

In 1885, John C. Crisman built a large four story mill, steam power plant and warehouse on Front St. in Berwick, and equipped it with modern machinery for producing flour and feed.

Crown Roller Mills / Crisman Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 04/08/2009

In 1902, his son V. R. Crisman became a partner and the firm J. C. Crisman and son continued until Oct., 1938.

Crown Roller Mills / Crisman Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 04/08/2009

The mill stood idle and the equipment disposed of. The building was converted into an apartment house. It now looks to be an antique/second hand store in 2008.

 
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