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Content Published November 10, 2015

Gear Head

A modern way to transfer water power throughout an old grist mill.

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Content Published November 10, 2015

Idle Pulleys

Pulleys that once carried power from one drive shaft to another now sit as relics of magnificent design.

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Content Published October 10, 2014

Table for One

There's a fine line between solitude and loneliness. The former is often cherished while the latter is disdained. Here, we can interpret the empty setting either way.

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Content Published October 9, 2014

Water from the Well

Whiskeymaking requires lots of cool water. Best to keep it handy and provide indoor plumbing. (George Washington's Distillery)

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Content Published October 9, 2014

Still Business

The stuff it takes to make whiskey in a big way.

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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 8, 2014

Under the Hood

Not unlike early automobiles, providing power to all the moving parts of a mill started with wheels and gears. (Geo Washington's 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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Content Published August 31, 2014

Whiskeymakers Tools

It's important to have the right tools for the job.

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Content Published August 31, 2014

Hopper Boy

A task once relegated to young boys required automation in a busy grist mill, drying and cooling the flour before it goes to the sieve.

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Content Published August 30, 2014

Shovel Work

Shoveling is necessary in the barrelling room. (George Washington's Grist Mill)

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Content Published August 30, 2014

Service Entrance

A place to warm up during the cold months at the mill. (George Washington's Grist Mill)

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Content Published August 30, 2014

Packaging Floor

Flour barrels create a well-worn path to an open window and fresh air. (George Washington's Grist Mill)

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Content Published August 27, 2014

Hardware

Window sills are convenient way to keep essential hardware at George Washington's Grist Mill.

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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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Content Published September 19, 2013

Corner Office

Austerity has its place in the grist mill.

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Content Published September 16, 2013

Spinning Pit Wheel

Burwell Morgan Mill

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