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Content Published April 20, 2016

Miller's Lunch

Nostalgic scene from Colvin Run Grist Mill, Fairfax County Park Authority.

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Content Published September 15, 2014

Well-lit Stairwell

Lamplight helps in those spaces where the sun fails us. (Colvin Run Grist Mill)

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Content Published September 15, 2014

Colvin Run Grist Mill

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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 September 5, 2014

Disengaged

Colvin Run Grist Mill, spinning pitwheel and pinion gear.

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Content Published September 5, 2014

Place of Business

Miller's desk, Colvin Run Grist Mill.

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Content Published September 1, 2014

Shaft to the Lesser Face

Ingenious engineering of the 19th Century grist mill to transfer water power throughout the factory.

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