First Flour Mill in U.S., Milford
Dateabout 1900
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 3 9/16 x 4 5/16in. (9 x 11cm)
DescriptionA waterfall flows over a dam at the left. A stone bridge is at the right. A substantial mill building is located at the far side of the bridge. Large trees are on either side.
Object number2000.185.23
InscribedOn verso: "First flour mill in U.S. / Milford, Conn."NotesSubject Note: In 1640, the town of Milford voted that William Fowler should build a mill and house on a site by the Wepawaug River. The property passed out of the Fowler family in 1901 and the mill was demolished shortly afterwards.On View
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