Dells Mill
by Ben Prepelka
Title
Dells Mill
Artist
Ben Prepelka
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Photograph
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Between 1850 and 1880, Wisconsin farmers produced a record amount of wheat. Before this huge spurt of wheat production, farmers supported 33 grist mills scattered over the state. By 1880, more than 1000 mills went into operation to handle the record quantity of grain.
Dells Mill was one of many flourishing mills in Wisconsin during the mid 1800s. Built in 1864, the mill exchanged ownership a few times before being transferred to J. Frank Clark. A rare survivor, the mill seat included 16 acres, a boarding house, school and the five story mill. Built alongside Bridge Creek, the mill continued operating for more than a century and had stayed in the Clark family for four generations.
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January 22nd, 2018
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Holly April Harris
Beautiful light and framing! Congratulations! I’m am very pleased to feature your beautiful image in the group ‘Covered Bridges and Historical Buildings.’ It’s a wonderful addition to the group! Please add it to the “2022 Third Quarter Featured Image Collection” thread in the discussions area for a permanent record of your feature. Thank you! 7/26/22
HH Photography of Florida
What a beautiful, old mill. Nice composition of this picturesque scene, Ben.
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