The Old Mill
by Priscilla Burgers
Title
The Old Mill
Artist
Priscilla Burgers
Medium
Photograph - Digital Art
Description
Image is a digital painting of the Old Mill at Berry College in Rome, Georgia. Constructed in 1930, the Old Mill has an iron hub which had originally been of service at Hermitage, an early manufacturing community near the Shannon village between Rome and Calhoun, Georgia, and was a gift to Berry from The Republic Mining (bauxite) and Manufacturing Company. Henry Ford had the hub moved to Berry where the wheel was rebuilt. The wooden overshot waterwheel, considered one of the largest in the world at 42 feet in diameter, was constructed by student workers. For many years, the mill was operated by Mr. Green Berry Goodson, a white-bearded miller who ground Berry-grown corn into meal and grits. Water is piped directly from Berry's reservoir lake to the wheel. Once primed, the force of gravity is strong enough to push the water up the stone column, and over the wheel, causing it to turn. During 1977 the wheel was completely rebuilt as a cooperative project involving Berry students, staff, alumni, and friends. During 1985, physical plant staff and student volunteers restored the mechanism and made grinding of corn meal once again possible. The Old Mill is operated on special occasions such as Mountain Day. When available, the Oak Hill Gift Shop sells cornmeal ground at the Old Mill.
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September 5th, 2013
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Comments (20)
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
Congratulations. Your special scenic photography has been chosen to be featured on the home page of The 200 Club - Best Photos With Over 200 Views Up To 500. You are invited to archive it in all of the Club's appropriate discussion threads.
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
What a beautiful point of view and enhancement. This would make a perfect puzzle!
Sandra Pena de Ortiz
Wonderful colors and texture! Congratulations for your feature in Memories and Nostalgia!
Connie Fox
What a beautiful scene and wonderful effect you've achieved here, Priscilla. Love this image. v/f
Barbara Chichester
CONGRATULATIONS! Your work is FEATURED in MOTIVATION MEDITATION INSPIRATION, well done and presented, v/f!
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