Albion Mills in Kaukauna
The Albion Mills was built in 1861 on the Fox River Canal in Kaukauna by Charles Cord and William T. Gray. It was later sold to John Stoveken and called the Eagle Flour Mill. It later became the first Paper Mill in Kaukauna.
A Reminescence transcribed from the Kaukauna newspaper in the early 1880's
Last Monday was the 18th anniversary of the dedication of the First flouring mill built in Kaukauna. The building was a frame structure standing on the same spot where the elegant stone structure erected by our esteemed townsman, John Stovekin (Sic Stoveken), is now located, and was built and fitted by the messrs, Cord & Gray who subsequently disposed of the property to Mr. Stoveken. (abt 1864) The name of the institution was the "Albion Mills" and it did good service for Kaukauna, Little Chute and the surrounding vicinity until the destruction by fire several years later.
The people of Kaukauna thought its completion an occasion of sufficient importance to celebrate by a dedication ball, which accordingly took place in the new building, the music being furnished by Ferris & Berkhaus' band, while judge Aiken played the drum. Nearly the entire population then residing in the village, together with many from Appleton were present. Among the latter were Dr. C E Ostransler, Henry D. Ryan, Dick Webb, Theodore Earl, John Jewett (This is likely John Hewitt), D. J. Brothers and Webb Ketchum. A most glorious time was had by all present, dancing being kept up until a late hour. ...
