Paper Mill
Future site of Watab Pulp and Paper Mill April 1905.
Future site of Watab Pulp and Paper Mill April 1905.
A group of investors from Wisconsin decided to build a paper mill in this location on the Mississippi River.
A group of investors from Wisconsin decided to build a paper mill in this location on the Mississippi River.
Beginning construction of the paper mill 1905
Beginning construction of the paper mill 1905
mill builders 1905
mill builders 1905
The paper mill in Sartell had several names and owners.
1905-1946 Watab Pulp and Paper
1946-1984 St. Regis
1984-2000 Champion International
2000-2006 International Paper
2006-2012 Verso Paper
The plant shut down May 2012