Firthcliffe Carpet Mills, Firthcliffe, N. Y. ; Colorized. Firth Carpet Mills was the main employer in Cornwall, New York, for many years. The mill was in business from 1886 until 1962.
Firth Carpet Mill was founded by Thomas F. Firth who came to Cornwall from Scotland. The mill employed 500 people at one time. Firth carpets were sold all over the world. It was in operation from 1886 to 1962.