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Demolition of Rubislaw Bleachfield Chimney Stalk.   The Bleachfield was owned by Richards & Com…
Demolition of Rubislaw Bleachfield Chimney Stalk
Demolition of Rubislaw Bleachfield Chimney Stalk.   The Bleachfield was owned by Richards & Com…
Demolition of Rubislaw Bleachfield Chimney Stalk. The Bleachfield was owned by Richards & Company of Broadford Works.

Demolition of Rubislaw Bleachfield Chimney Stalk

Associated (Broadford Works, 1808 - 2002)
Date1908
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumwood, steel, brass
ClassificationsTextile Industry
Dimensions46.7 x 81cm (mount)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS069530
Keywords
About MeRubislaw Bleachfield was operated by Richards and Company of Maberly Street. The chimney stalk, built in 1846, was 242 feet high and 62 in cicumference at its base. The chimney was felled in 1908 using the traditional wooden support method.
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