At that time, the facility was converted to one that provided power to the mills across the river, transmitted by means of a belt that passed through a slot in the river-facing facade and crossed the river. Textile operations wound down about 1920, after which this building was used for a time in the manufacture of automobile fabrics before its conversion to office space. See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Newton, Massachusetts References External links National Register listing for Bemis Mill Boston Realty Advisers listing with picture National Register of Historic Places in Newton, Massachusetts Industrial buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places in Massachusetts Buildings and structures in Newton, Massachusetts Industrial buildings completed in 1845