Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-10-26
loraI anu State Nrtus.
Important Manufacturing Indus
try.
The Shoe Factory Ia this cify-0ther Mnn-
ufaeturing Enterprises Contemplated
building of Dwelling Houses, &C.

The Shoe Factory la this cify-0ther MIMI
ufaeturing Enterprises Contemplated
Building of Dwelling Houses, &C.
For some time there has been good deal
Of interest manifested in the business enter
prise in that locality of the city designated
by common consent, "Stacvville" $50 called
from the fact that the principal owner isHon.G.
G.. Stacy, Secretary of State), and situated on
the south west side of Western avenue. Houses
have risen, as if by magic, there and on the
opposite side of the street. We saw the
foundation laid n the morning, as it were,
and in the evening the frame was waiting for
the roof to be put in place. In no part Of the
city has its growth been more manifest
But latterly the interest has increased, as
We have seen Mr.. Stacy's workmen breaking
ground for shoe factory, AMI laying the
foundation for one of those intensely active
communities that are becoming so popular in
this State, and for the establishment of which
in their midst many towns have generously
loaned their aid. This city has exempted the
factory in question from taxes for term of
years. The beginning was made but two or
three months since, and now the building,
nearly completed, stands before US. Lct us
take look at it.
1t is built on the extreme line of STACY
vile" proper, is 81 feet long and so feet wide,
four stories in height, and surmounted by
cupola. Whether the different stories will
be well Lighted, our readers may Judge when
We tell them that the building contains lGs
good sized windows. The outside is tasteful
ly painted light buff color; on the inside
has been put thick coat Of light composition
paint, giving the large apartments cheerful
look. Each story is thrown into one room,
except the second, where we fad the business
Office of the establishment.
The basement story is entered from the
street, and is to be appropriated to the rough
work of the establishment. There will be set
up Star Splitting machine, Rolling machine
blinking machine (for dieing out the sole),
Moulding machine (to form the sole to the
last. Channeling machine (for cutting chan
nels for seams), Stripping machine, and Sole
cutter. The visitor cannot fail to make
special note Of the massiveness of the gran
lite foundation. No further argument will be
needed to convince practical mechanic or
engineer tina, there will be no danger from
frost upheayals. This story is nine feet to
the ceiling in the clear, and will form
the general stock room, where the tanned
hides will be taken and cut into soles, and tEc
raw material prepared for the workmen in The
stories above.
We reach the second story by an easy fig,
of stairs from the outside. Those having
business at the factory will make that their
entrance, as well as all the operatives, with
the exception of those employed in the base
ment. Near the entrance is the private Office
or counting room, sample room as we'll.
where specimens Of goods manufactured will
be exhibited to wholesale purchasers. The
rest of the story will be used as cutting
room for the ''uppers" of boots and shoes
Benches will run engthwise the room, and it
will be encrcled by counters. The center of
each story is supported by several wooden
columns. This room is eleven feet high in
the clear.
In the third story will be the stitching room,
where sixty machines will make plenty of
music On this floor eighty girls will stitch,
put in eyelets and trim. This story and the
fourth also is ten feet in the clear.
The fourth story will be busy place, for
on this floor will be buzzng constantly two Of
McKay's stitching machines, Mckay II ell
ing machine, Beating-out machine, two Buff
ing machines (for taking the grain off the
soles), Heel Securing machine, Sole Laying
machine, Heel and Finishing machine, and
Tapley's Furnishing machine.
From the cupola on the roof an extensive
view may be obtained of wide range of
beautiful scenery. The church spires of
Gardiner, the winding river and the hills for
miles away, are plainly discernible. The way
to the cupola will be eagerly and often sought
for if visitors are allowed at the factory. The
prospect is very fine also from the two upper
stories.
On each floor, in the rear, water closets
and wash stands will be provided for the la
dies and gentlemen. Patent selfacting
water closets are to be but in by Mr. L. W.
Grafton of this city. The entire building
will be lighted by gas. The piping for the
latter will be laid as soon at the gas company
is relieved from supplying Hallowell.
Mr.. George u. Cross of this city, has the
contract for laying the piping and putting in
the fixtures.
The boiler and engine houses for the steam
works is separate one story building, 40 by
90 feet, and situated on the southwest side of
the factory. The inside walls are to be COW
cred with sheet iron, on the ceiling is to be
put fre-proof paint, and the floor is to be
concerted, so as to. greatly lessen the proba-
bilities of fire. Here we find boiler of 30
horsepower, and in its rear 20 horsepower
engine, made by I. +. McClench & Co.. of
Halowell, who are now getting it ready to
start up. The boiler is firmly set on split
stone and encased in brick; the chimney is
lr:ol, en- bo roof and from thorca will ba