A young, Scottish-born Adam Warnock arrived in Galt with his family in 1835. As an adult, he partnered in a number of local businesses, including some textile mills. In 1881, Adam and a group of businesses partners, known as "The Syndicate" purchased a mill building (dating to the early 1840's) situated on the east bank of the Grand River and overtop of Mill Creek. There, they began the Galt Knitting Company. Warnock was president of the company for 20 years and would pass control over to his sons in 1901. These were the beginnings of Tiger Brand, which in the early days was a brand of underwear produced at the mill.
Today, it's the oldest remaining mill building in Galt and has had a major restoration and conversion to offices and apartments. Through most of my life, it was a rundown hulk, known locally as "The purple pool hall" for the garish purple paint covering the beautiful stonework.
A young, Scottish-born Adam Warnock arrived in Galt with his family in 1835.
As an adult, he partnered in a number of local businesses, including some textile mills.
In 1881, Adam and a group of businesses partners, known as "The Syndicate" purchased a mill building (dating to the early 1840's) situated on the east bank of the Grand River and overtop of Mill Creek. There, they began the Galt Knitting Company. Warnock was president of the company for 20 years and would pass control over to his sons in 1901. These were the beginnings of Tiger Brand, which in the early days was a brand of underwear produced at the mill.
Today, it's the oldest remaining mill building in Galt and has had a major restoration and conversion to offices and apartments. Through most of my life, it was a rundown hulk, known locally as "The purple pool hall" for the garish purple paint covering the beautiful stonework.