Published by admin on Tue, 06/27/2023 - 12:13pm
It has been said that most of us look but do not see. I think that is probably the truth. In one man's case he did see and it turned into a very lucrative business for a very short time.
M. D. Keeney started in business as a paper mill man. In 1876 he built the first paper mill in Wilmington at the north end of Water Street. All the most modern equipment was used, and a huge waterwheel in millrace gave it power.
For the most part, it was a successful business, although there were several times when the mill shut down for lack of business.