In light of the very recent Whiting Paper Mill fire, I invite you to the following link to remind yourself of some history of the mill: https://menashabook.blogspot.com/2012/08/whiting-paper.html. The mill was resident at this location since 1882 and in 1888, was the site of the most tragic disaster in Menasha history when a boiler exploded killing 16 and injuring countless others. A simple search of the blog using the term "Whiting" will bring you even more in-depth information than I can provide here, to include the sad details of the explosion. More than likely, you've already seen the fire pictures, so let's feature a happier time at the mill.
The freight car behind the workers on the right side of the photo appears to be a livestock car, with the slatted walls. I'm trying to figure out what would be shipped to or from any paper mill in such a freight car??
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