The Woolen Mill, built in 1882, is a 19th-century structure designed for durability. This four-story red brick building was constructed by a group of Kingston entrepreneurs who sought a facility to produce cloth. Situated on 'Farm Lot A' along the Cataraqui River's 'Inner Harbour,' it originally served as a cotton mill for the Kingston Cotton Manufacturing Company. Around 50 years later, the City of Kingston acquired the property with plans to convert it into a woolen mill, leasing it to Hield Bros. from England. The mill flourished through the Great Depression and World War II. It continued operations until 1966, when the rise of synthetic fabrics led to its closure. In 1969, St. Francis Developments took ownership, and the building was renovated to create office spaces for various businesses.