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From colonial times, the small village of Yorklyn Delaware has been a place of industry, situated as it is in a bend of the White Clay at the end of a long valley: the fast flowing water provided an ideal source of
power for mills. During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries a substantial industrial complex grew up along the stream, and a railroad was built nearby to support the commerce. This picture was taken
of an entrance to one of the buildings of the Garrett snuff mill, which now lies in ruins with fallen roof, and sizable trees growing out from the eaves. Part of the site has been converted for offices and
small shops which have massive oak beams situated at odd places and angles.
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