In 1815, Riga merchants Konrāds Strohs and Kārlis Kībers acquired vast territories in the valley of the lower reaches of the Līgatne River, which they named Konrādsruhe (Conradsruhe).

They also acquired the Paltmale Manor mill, converting it into a paper manufacturing facility.

This manufactory produced the first 1050 puds (approximately 17 tons) of Līgatne paper from rags.

In 1890, Henry Visendorff, the son of a local miller, purchased the Paltmale Mill for his parents.

Visendorff also participated in laying the foundation stone of the Paltmale Social Society's building, donating a significant sum to the project.