Hodgson Mill
by Jennifer White
Title
Hodgson Mill
Artist
Jennifer White
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A vertical looking over a natural spring towards Hodgson Water Mill in Dora, Missouri, United States during the autumn fall season.
Deep in the rugged heart of the Missouri Ozarks, the original mill site came to life in 1837. A second mill, built in 1861, burned down as Missouri endured the chaos of the Civil War. Finally, the sturdy building you see in the picture was constructed in 1882. Sited against a tree-covered limestone bluff, over an abundantly flowing clear spring, it was this fine paddle wheel mill that Alva Hodgson made his own.
A master millwright, Alva Hodgson was an expert in grinding grain. As the mill's business grew, Alva later partnered in the operation with his brother, George. After operating successfully for thirteen years, Alva imported traditional French buhrstones and drew up plans for a more modern turbine-drive mill, and hired an engineer to develop and implement the needed machinery.
The business thrived, and the old Hodgson Mill continued to grind grains through the early decades of the 1900s, long after founder Alva Hodgson had passed. Alvas name had become synonymous with the mill itself, and true to his nature, the mill kept working while most traditional stone gristmills across America were shuttered. In 1969, the still-producing mill company became officially known as Hodgson Mill, Inc.
This has been featured in the following groups:
-2.12.17 Country Life
-2.13.17 Midwest America Photography
-2.15.17 Your Very Best Photography
This photo was taken by Jennifer White with Timeless Moments Photography. All images are copyrighted © Timeless Moments Photography/Jennifer White. All rights reserved.
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February 10th, 2017
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