Ep 3. Bemis Cotton Mill

The episode Bemis Cotton Mill in the fourth season of the show Salvage Dawgs follows the team as they explore a textile mill in Jackson, Tennessee. The mill was once the largest cotton mill in the world and played a significant role in the economy of the region for over a century. However, the mill was forced to shut down in the 1980s due to economic reasons, and since then, it has remained vacant.

The team, led by Mike and Robert, enters the mill to explore the various items that can be salvaged from it. As they move through the vast spaces of the mill, they discover a variety of interesting artifacts that give them a glimpse into the workings of the mill. They find large cast iron steam fittings, ancient saws, and pulleys, which are all part of the machinery that powered the mill.

The team then moves to the upper levels of the mill, where they find an array of interesting items. They discover a large metal press that was once used to make cotton bales. They also find some wooden storage bins that are well over a hundred years old and still in good condition. The team members realize that these items are not only valuable but also have a great historical significance.

As they continue to explore the mill, the team members find themselves in the boiler room. It is here that they discover a massive steam boiler that has been rusting away for decades. They are excited to find it and realize that it could be a valuable find. The boiler is massive and weighs several tons, and the team members wonder if they will be able to move it safely.

As the team members work on disassembling the boiler, they realize that moving it will not be easy. They have to devise a plan to lift the enormous boiler to get it out of the mill. They call in some heavy machinery to help with the job and work together to execute the plan successfully.

Once the boiler is out of the mill, the team members move on to the next item on their list - the windows. They find that the mill has some beautiful old windows that are still in good condition. The Salvage Dawgs carefully remove them and load them onto their trucks. They know that these windows will make a great addition to someone's home or workplace.

The team members are thrilled with the success of their mission. They have salvaged a ton of valuable items from the Bemis Cotton Mill that would have otherwise gone to waste. They know that these items will find new homes and that their historical significance will be preserved for future generations.

In the end, the Salvage Dawgs team reflects on their experience and what they have learned from it. They talk about how important it is to preserve our history and the stories that are associated with it. They know that their work is not just about salvaging items but also about keeping our past alive.