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Idle Times
Tucked away in the carriage house, waiting for the next trip to town.
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Stones of Any Shape
Detail from a rural stone fence on the American Piedmont.
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Basket of Garlic
Garlic, as it was meant to be.
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Idle Pulleys
Pulleys that once carried power from one drive shaft to another now sit as relics of magnificent design.
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Gear Head
A modern way to transfer water power throughout an old grist mill.
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Place of Business
Miller's desk, Colvin Run Grist Mill.
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Wheels and Cogs
Detail of a main power transfer device in a 19 Century grist mill.
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Old No 1021
Waterford Mill
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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 in…
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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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Whiskeymakers Tools
It's important to have the right tools for the job.
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Still Business
The stuff it takes to make whiskey in a big way.
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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…
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Shaft to the Lesser Face
Ingenious engineering of the 19th Century grist mill to transfer water power throughout the factory.
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Disengaged
Colvin Run Grist Mill, spinning pitwheel and pinion gear.
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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 s…
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Well-lit Stairwell
Lamplight helps in those spaces where the sun fails us. (Colvin Run Grist Mill)
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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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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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Service Entrance
A place to warm up during the cold months at the mill. (George Washington's Grist Mill)
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Shovel Work
Shoveling is necessary in the barrelling room. (George Washington's Grist Mill)
