Bridgeton Mill
by Jennifer White
Title
Bridgeton Mill
Artist
Jennifer White
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A photo of the historic Bridgeton Mill in Bridgeton Indiana, United Staes. The Bridgeton Mill is the oldest continually operating mill in Indiana (possibly the Midwest). They are not the oldest….
They have been open every year for over 180 years. It started as a saw mill in a log building. Later the mill was rerigged to grind grains on the other side of the building.
In 1869 the mill burns and a new larger building is built as a grist mill only. In the 1880’s the new roller milling process is installed and it operated as a roller
mill until 1951. In 1951 a dust explosion destroyed the water power and put an end to the
flour milling days.
The building was electrified and it ran as a feed mill until 1969.
In 1970 a set of 48 inch French Buhr Stones were installed and it started operating as a grist mill once again.
The stones weigh over 2000 lbs and are estimated to be 200 years old.
This has been featured in the following groups:
-11.29.17 USA Photographers Only
-12.4.17 Midwest America Photography
This photo was taken by Jennifer White with Timeless Moments Photography. All images are copyrighted © Timeless Moments Photography/Jennifer White. All rights reserved.
Please note the Fine Art America logo does not print on ordered products.
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November 29th, 2017
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