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Content Published September 5, 2014

Wooden Gears

Early gears were made of wood for a reason. A wooden tooth is always easier to repair than a metal one. (Colvin Run Grist Mill)

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Content Published January 24, 2014

Path to the Chapel

A quiet place to start a long hike in the Austrian Alps.

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Content Published September 19, 2013

Millstone Crane Window

The old crane used to move heavy grind stones seems to dance by window light.

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