DescriptionDescription from John W. Condit: "The Israel D. Condit Mill made hat bodies only. It stood on Main Street just across from Rector Street and was later burned to the ground. The 108 foot chimney remained a landmark for years. It was possible to climb to the top by means of iron rungs set across one corner inside and that was considered a MUST for any males in the family to do. We all did too, but it makes my hands sweat even now when I think of it. To celebrate the election of President B. Harrison in 1888, my two oldest brothers--Frank and Ned--climbed to the top of the chimney with a keg filled with tar and other combustibles, but when they reached the top, the space was too narrow to get the keg through the metal coping. Then they lighted the fuse and it made a great flare, which could be seen for miles around. The boys had to dodge falling bits of flaming tar all the way down the chimney, but made the descent safely and everyone was proud of their stunt. I wonder if anyone in Millburn now can still remember it?" J.W. Condit, 1957.