Geo. W. Helme Snuff Mill Historic District

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The Geo. W. Helme Snuff Mill Historic District in Helmetta, NJ. It was once the largest producer of sweet snuff in the United States. Snuff was produced at this site since at least the 1850s, until the site closed in 1993. George W. Helme (1822-1893) created a true company town by building 105 homes to house his workers, a general store, and company clubhouse. Discover more history @ www.thehistorygirl.com
Snuff advertisement for Rail-Road Mills Snuff and Tobacco, circa 1881. George W. Helme, 133 Water Street, New York. Discover more history @ www.thehistorygirl.com
Snuff advertisement for Rail-Road Mills Snuff and Tobacco, circa 1881. George W. Helme, 133 Water Street, New York. Discover more history @ www.thehistorygirl.com
an empty room with three windows and no people in the room or on the floor
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Interior of the Geo. W. Helme Snuff Mill in Helmetta, NJ. This image was taken during an arranged tour in 2006. It was once the largest producer of sweet snuff in the United States. Snuff was produced at this site since at least the 1850s, until the site closed in 1993. George W. Helme (1822-1893) created a true company town by building 105 homes to house his workers, a general store, and company clubhouse. Discover more history @ www.thehistorygirl.com
an empty room with white walls and wooden floors is shown in the foreground, there are no doors or windows
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Interior of the Geo. W. Helme Snuff Mill in Helmetta, NJ. This image was taken during an arranged tour in 2006. It was once the largest producer of sweet snuff in the United States. Snuff was produced at this site since at least the 1850s, until the site closed in 1993. George W. Helme (1822-1893) created a true company town by building 105 homes to house his workers, a general store, and company clubhouse. Discover more history @ www.thehistorygirl.com
an open red door in the middle of a brick building with concrete floors and walls
The History Girl
Interior of the Geo. W. Helme Snuff Mill in Helmetta, NJ. This image was taken during an arranged tour in 2006. It was once the largest producer of sweet snuff in the United States. Snuff was produced at this site since at least the 1850s, until the site closed in 1993. George W. Helme (1822-1893) created a true company town by building 105 homes to house his workers, a general store, and company clubhouse. Discover more history @ www.thehistorygirl.com
an empty room with lots of windows and wooden furniture in the center, surrounded by debris
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Interior of the Geo. W. Helme Snuff Mill in Helmetta, NJ. This image was taken during an arranged tour in 2006. It was once the largest producer of sweet snuff in the United States. Snuff was produced at this site since at least the 1850s, until the site closed in 1993. George W. Helme (1822-1893) created a true company town by building 105 homes to house his workers, a general store, and company clubhouse. Discover more history @ www.thehistorygirl.com
an empty hallway with red doors leading to another room that has been painted green and yellow
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Interior of the Geo. W. Helme Snuff Mill in Helmetta, NJ. This image was taken during an arranged tour in 2006. It was once the largest producer of sweet snuff in the United States. Snuff was produced at this site since at least the 1850s, until the site closed in 1993. George W. Helme (1822-1893) created a true company town by building 105 homes to house his workers, a general store, and company clubhouse. Discover more history @ www.thehistorygirl.com
the inside of an old building with metal beams and wood planks on both sides
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Interior of the catwalk between buildings at the Geo. W. Helme Snuff Mill in Helmetta, NJ. This image was taken during an arranged tour in 2006. It was once the largest producer of sweet snuff in the United States. Snuff was produced at this site since at least the 1850s, until the site closed in 1993. George W. Helme (1822-1893) created a true company town by building 105 homes to house his workers, a general store, and company clubhouse. Discover more history @ www.thehistorygirl.com
the view from inside an abandoned building looking out at a parking lot and industrial buildings
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The Geo. W. Helme Snuff Mill in Helmetta, NJ. This image was taken during an arranged tour in 2006. It was once the largest producer of sweet snuff in the United States. Snuff was produced at this site since at least the 1850s, until the site closed in 1993. George W. Helme (1822-1893) created a true company town by building 105 homes to house his workers, a general store, and company clubhouse. Discover more history @ www.thehistorygirl.com
an empty room with wooden floors and white walls, in the middle of a run down building
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Interior of the Geo. W. Helme Snuff Mill in Helmetta, NJ. This image was taken during an arranged tour in 2006. It was once the largest producer of sweet snuff in the United States. Snuff was produced at this site since at least the 1850s, until the site closed in 1993. George W. Helme (1822-1893) created a true company town by building 105 homes to house his workers, a general store, and company clubhouse. Discover more history @ www.thehistorygirl.com
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Interior of the Geo. W. Helme Snuff Mill in Helmetta, NJ. This image was taken during an arranged tour in 2006. It was once the largest producer of sweet snuff in the United States. Snuff was produced at this site since at least the 1850s, until the site closed in 1993. George W. Helme (1822-1893) created a true company town by building 105 homes to house his workers, a general store, and company clubhouse. Discover more history @ www.thehistorygirl.com
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Interior of the Geo. W. Helme Snuff Mill in Helmetta, NJ. This image was taken during an arranged tour in 2006. It was once the largest producer of sweet snuff in the United States. Snuff was produced at this site since at least the 1850s, until the site closed in 1993. George W. Helme (1822-1893) created a true company town by building 105 homes to house his workers, a general store, and company clubhouse. Discover more history @ www.thehistorygirl.com
an old machine is sitting in the back of a building
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Elevator equipment at the roof level of the Geo. W. Helme Snuff Mill in Helmetta, NJ. This image was taken during an arranged tour in 2006. It was once the largest producer of sweet snuff in the United States. Snuff was produced at this site since at least the 1850s, until the site closed in 1993. George W. Helme (1822-1893) created a true company town by building 105 homes to house his workers, a general store, and company clubhouse. Discover more history @ www.thehistorygirl.com
an empty room with lots of windows and bars on the walls, in front of a green wall
The History Girl
Interior of the Geo. W. Helme Snuff Mill in Helmetta, NJ. This image was taken during an arranged tour in 2006. It was once the largest producer of sweet snuff in the United States. Snuff was produced at this site since at least the 1850s, until the site closed in 1993. George W. Helme (1822-1893) created a true company town by building 105 homes to house his workers, a general store, and company clubhouse. Discover more history @ www.thehistorygirl.com
an old warehouse with wooden floors and lots of windows
The History Girl
Interior of the Geo. W. Helme Snuff Mill in Helmetta, NJ. This image was taken during an arranged tour in 2006. It was once the largest producer of sweet snuff in the United States. Snuff was produced at this site since at least the 1850s, until the site closed in 1993. George W. Helme (1822-1893) created a true company town by building 105 homes to house his workers, a general store, and company clubhouse. Discover more history @ www.thehistorygirl.com
an empty room with green doors and brick walls
The History Girl
Interior of the Geo. W. Helme Snuff Mill in Helmetta, NJ. This image was taken during an arranged tour in 2006. It was once the largest producer of sweet snuff in the United States. Snuff was produced at this site since at least the 1850s, until the site closed in 1993. George W. Helme (1822-1893) created a true company town by building 105 homes to house his workers, a general store, and company clubhouse. Discover more history @ www.thehistorygirl.com
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