Pioneer Silk Industry - 73
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N 40° 44.767 W 111° 50.333
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Pioneer Silk Industry DUP marker
Waymark Code: WMB131
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 03/21/2011
Views: 10
In 1867 Paul A. Schettler, an ardent supporter of the silk industry in Utah, acquired this land and planted five acres in mulberry trees, the leaves of which were used to feed silk worms. He built two cocooneries near this location. Elizabeth Von Bergen (Beck), a Swiss weaver, came from France to operate the looms installed by Schettler. Several types of looms were used.
Marker Name: Pioneer Silk Industry
Marker Number: 73
Marker Text:
In 1867 Paul A. Schettler, an ardent supporter of the silk industry in Utah, acquired this land and planted five acres in mulberry trees, the leaves of which were used to feed silk worms. He built two cocooneries near this location. Elizabeth Von Bergen (Beck), a Swiss weaver, came from France to operate the looms installed by Schettler. Several types of looms were used.
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