1859
Building of Ford's flouring-mill commenced in Janesville (completed the following year).
Rock CountyGrade A · 1 independent source
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“Ford had acquired an interest in the water-power before his removal to Janesville). In 1859, commenced building Ford's flouring-mill ; it was completed and started the following year ; prior to this time, Mr. Ford had run the Excelsior mill, this being the beginning of his milling business.”
1879-history-of-rock-county/17-bios-janesville.md, PDF p. 702 / book p. 706
Butterfield, C. W., et al. The History of Rock County, Wisconsin: its early settlement, growth, development, resources, etc. Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1879. Cornell University Library via the Internet Archive, archive.org/details/cu31924028871585.
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