In 1844, some smaller mills were replaced by one larger mill.
The city has nine major and five small spinning mills.
For much of the 19th century, production was done in small mills, which were typically water-powered and built to serve local needs.
Previously, most local grain was ground in the many small mills around the city and outlying areas.
They breed their stock and sell the wool to small mills.
Sugar cane was an important industry to the early settlers, with many small mills operating across the district.
Besides the larger plants, about 800 smaller mills were dispersed throughout the country in 1985.
Until now, most recycled paper has been produced at relatively costly small mills.
"I buy the best fabrics from small mills in Italy," she said.
It was a "hill farm" community with some scattered small mills.