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Elyria’s early mills shaped the town and river power
The first industries in Elyria were dams, mills, and tanneries along the Black River. Early settlers built log, grist, and sawmills at Broad and East Bridge streets, with the White and Red Mills prominent landmarks. Dam power defined the era, later altered by new routes and bridges.
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Elyria
Black River
Heman Ely
East Bridge
Broad Streets
Cleveland Street
Ridge
Mound Street
Broad Street
Main Street
Ely
Tannery Street
Lorain County
East Bridge Street
Mill Street
Lake Lodi
East Falls