Pugh's Old Mill
by Priscilla Burgers
Title
Pugh's Old Mill
Artist
Priscilla Burgers
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
PUGH'S OLD MILL by PRISCILLA BURGERS
Pugh's Old Mill was featured in the opening scene of Gone With the Wind. It is believed to be the only remaining structure from that movie. Many people choose the Old Mill as a place to tie the knot and many schools around North Little Rock have their school photos taken there.
The Old Mill is not actually as old as it appears. In 1933, Justin Matthews contracted for the construction of a replica of an old-water-powered grist mill. He did copy an preexisting mill, but instead designed something that fit the contour of the area. He wanted the mill to appear as if it belonged in Arkansas and had been here since the 1800s. The Mill is intended to appear neglected, just as old mills that were in service in the early 1800's had become by the 1930's.
The park is decorated with sculptures of toadstools, tree stumps, and a tree branch-entwined bridge that connects the mill to the rest of the park. Senor Dionico Rodriguez, a sculptor and artist of Mexico City, was responsible for all the details of each piece of concrete work made to represent wood, iron or stone, as well as the designing of the foot bridges and rustic seats. During the summer of 1991, Rodriguez's work at the Old Mill was renovated by the great-nephew of the original artist, Carlos Cortes.
The Old Mill was nationally recognized in 1986 by being placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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January 24th, 2015
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