A very late and long WW101 passes by the former Interwoven Mill complex in Martinsburg, WV on Tuesday September 9, 2025 with a pair of GP10s and a GP38 doing the honors.
The brick buildings are the former Interwoven Mills which were the first electric powered textile mill in the US. It was the largest employer in Martinsburg for several decades. By 1907, Interwoven had 2000 domestic accounts including some of the largest American retailers. Products were also sold door-to-door and shipped overseas.
Interwoven manufactured socks for military personnel during World War II. In the 1950's, Interwoven faced competition both locally and worldwide. Employment dropped from more than 3000 early in the decade, to only 900 by 1960. The Martinsburg complex was closed in February 1976, ending an important chapter of Martinsburg's industrial history.
They are currently being renovated and turned into loft style apartments. The building north of the crossing on the left is complete. Across the tracks you can see a new windows being put on but the building to the left in the foreground is still in its abandoned state
