Virginia, Chase City, Southside Roller Mill
Southside Roller Mill in Chase City, Virginia started operations in 1912. The company produced and sold flour under the Wide-Awake Flour trade name, and corn meal under the Hoe-Cake Corn Meal trade name. The mill was in operation until 1981. In 2016, when the photograph was taken, all of the milling equipment including millstones, chutes, sifters, presses, and engines remained in the building. The mill is a rare example of an early-twentieth century roller mill.
In front of the building the owner had a sign that stated, "Coming Summer 2017 Historic Roller Mill Tours." Based on the exterior appearance of the building in late 2016, that was an ambitious goal.
Virginia, Chase City, Southside Roller Mill
Southside Roller Mill in Chase City, Virginia started operations in 1912. The company produced and sold flour under the Wide-Awake Flour trade name, and corn meal under the Hoe-Cake Corn Meal trade name. The mill was in operation until 1981. In 2016, when the photograph was taken, all of the milling equipment including millstones, chutes, sifters, presses, and engines remained in the building. The mill is a rare example of an early-twentieth century roller mill.
In front of the building the owner had a sign that stated, "Coming Summer 2017 Historic Roller Mill Tours." Based on the exterior appearance of the building in late 2016, that was an ambitious goal.