I have posted the initial version of my Old Mills page at:
https://plymouthcolony.net/photos/pages/mills.html
The initial photos are all of old water-powered mills in Floyd Co., VA.
All of the photos except for Mabry Mill (which was taken last year) are
preliminary photos, taken on a cloudy day scouting trip last Tuesday to
get a feel for what I'm doing. One objective is to show the mill wheel,
if it is still there. Another is to give an indication of the overall
physical condition of those mills. Of the mills photographed last
Tuesday only Vaughn's Mill is still operating. It was converted from
water to diesel power years ago, but still produces Indian Chief flour.
Water-powered mills, like covered bridges, are a vanishing part of our
history. After I complete my photographic survey of Floyd Co. mills
(which will include better photos taken on sunny days) I will explore
other counties near me in southwestern VA.
One option that I am considering adding is a set of maps so that other
folks can more easily find old mills that I have visited.
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Dale H. Cook, Pentax K-70 w/ Pentax-DA 18-270mm walking-
around lens, Rokinon 650Z 650-1300mm telephoto lens
https://plymouthcolony.net/photos/index.html
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