If you’re reading this before viewing the picture sets – clicking on the posted photo will start the corresponding slide show.
The first series is the drive into Red Rock. The second and largest series, are all interior departments, including roof views of the bay and surrounding area. And finally exterior views of the mill and storage yard can be viewed in the third series.
After reading of the mill’s pending sale, I knew this to be an encouraging development for the people of Nipigon and Red Rock.
It is regrettable that two communities which have enjoyed such a positive rivalry over the years would both face economic set-backs simultaneously.*
I realized that however the mill space was utilized, it would no longer be producing paper – and therefore be forever changed.
So, sincere thanks to Beth Wills for appreciating the value of recording a truly salient history, by allowing me the opportunity to capture the close of an era. And Bill Skrepichuk and Owen Littlefield for watching my back when I went MIA around hour 5 or 6 – much appreciated.
I’m also grateful to Rob Cormier, for your YouTube video of #2 Machine’s Last Moments – quite poignant.
Now, some of you may be trying to forget Norampac – no worries! But for others that have family and friends who never had the opportunity… enjoy the visit!
