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Cork & Macroom Direct Railway - MP Cork 7 1/2.
Greenfields Bridge, Ovens, Cork 31st March 2015, looking towards Macroom.
Greenfield Village was dedicated by Henry Ford in 1929. Located in Dearborn, Michigan, it is the oldest outdoor heritage museum in the United States. Close to 100 historic structures and replica buildings are scattered around the 90 acre Village.
William Holmes McGuffey Schoolhouse - Built in 1934 in Greenfield Village. Logs from Washington County, Pennsylvania.
Greenfield Village was dedicated by Henry Ford in 1929. Located in Dearborn, Michigan, it is the oldest outdoor heritage museum in the United States. Close to 100 historic structures and replica buildings are scattered around the 90 acre Village.
Leaving Greenfield Reservoir we headed up to the weir at the top of Greenfield Brook. Then the long scramble began as we headed up past the many waterfalls of Birchen Clough. Sadly no tripod with me today so no soft water, but that only gives me an excuse to go back!
My birthday outing to my "happy place", Greenfield Village, was two days after my birthday (since the Village is only open Thursday–Sunday now).
This glass was made in the Village's workshop and was for sale in the gift shop.
Greenfield Village was dedicated by Henry Ford in 1929. Located in Dearborn, Michigan, it is the oldest outdoor heritage museum in the United States. Close to 100 historic structures and replica buildings are scattered around the 90 acre Village.
THE MARSH JOB HAVING FINISHED PLAYING IN WHATS LEFT OF THE 3RD WARD INDUSTRY AREA, WHICH AT A TIME WAS AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT. AND IT DOESNT SEEM LIKE ALL THAT LONG AGO ALOT WAS STILL IN THE AREA TO DO. IF YOU HAVE ANY INTEREST IN HISTORY THIS IS A NEAT PLACE TO LOOK INTO AS THIS IS THE SAME MAIN THE PASSENGER TRAINS USED THROUGH THE CITY, AND JUST IN FRONT OF THE ENGINES THEY WILL SHORTLY PULL TO THE SWING BRIDGE THAT WAS NEXT TO THE OLD C&O CARFERRY. I CAN GO ON AND ON BUT I DONT HAVE THE TIME AND SOMEBODY WILL WANT BLOOD IF I INCORRECTLY NOTE SOMETHING. BESIDES ALL WAS GONE BEFORE MY TIME ANYWAY.
Greenfield Mills is one of the most exciting historic mills in our nation because it continues to grind flour with equipment built in the 1870’s. Their “New Rinkel Flour” is prized for its variety as well as its “all natural product line.”
Greenfield Mills is located north of Orland Indiana approx. 3 miles west and is located just inside the Indiana Stateline on the Fawn River.
Here are a few of the functioning artifacts that make Greenfield Mills a living history:
Three "Darnard Leas" Roller Mills
One "Sprout and Waldron" Roller Mill
S. Howes Co. Silver Creek, NY Flour Packer
Robinson Unique Plane Sifter
and
The 167-year-old mill building.
Trees were cut nearby in 1846 and the timbers that support the old mill. Measuring 50’ long and 10” square, these white oak beams support the mill's outer walls on the north and south elevation at all three levels. You can view their massive beams best on the 3rd (top) level of the mill. Also you can find siding visible on the third level cut from a single 36" wide, old-growth log.
There are two generators powered by two Leffel Turbines. The 1925 generator is a 125KW. The 1932 generator is an 80KW and together they generate 2400 volts. The energy created by Greenfield Mills power produces electricity for eleven homes, one barn, two Rinkel Mills and 4 additional houses. The excess electricity is sold back to the grid to Northern Indiana Public Service Company.
Henry Rinkel purchased Greenfield Mills in 1904.
Greenfield Mills is one of our milling's finest example of an historical mill in continuous production.
Make sure you plan a trip to Greenfield Mills. You will discover the rare opportunity to see and enjoy milling history in action.
History
The Greenfield Mill was built in 1846 by Amos Davis. Davis built the mill building, dam, and waterwheel. Over the years the mill had many owners and was subject to various changes. It was in 1904 that Henry Rinkel purchased the mill. At this time the dam had been washed out and the mill required maintenance and updating. Henry Rinkel had no idea that his determination and restoration of Greenfield Mills would be today's (2013) owners and millers of five generations of the Rinkel's. The legacy of restoration set in 1904 to allow Greenfield Mills to prosper has continued throughout his family. As new technology developed, roller mills, turbines and multiple lines of milling equipment have been implemented at Greenfield Mills.
The mill's name had been retained nearly since the beginning of the building's construction, Greenfield Mills. In 1906, once Henry had completed the restoration of the dam, the building and the milling equipment, he started milling one of the finest flour made in Indiana. He named his flour "The Rinkel Flour." The Rinkel Flour still carries Henry's Family name and is recognized as one of today's prized flours and pancake mixes.
There are numerous characteristics unique to Greenfield Mills. One of the most interesting aspects includes the hydro-electric power generated at the mill near the dam on the Fawn River. It is Indiana's "Smallest Electric Utility Company." Greenfield Mill turbines not only power their two mills but also supplies the electricity for eleven homes near the power source.
Today Greenfield Mills generates their own energy to power their mills, produces some of the highest quality, ground flour in the nation, supplies bread flour, organic pastry flour, amazing types of pancake mixes, whole wheat pancake mixes, pastry flour, and they are open for the public to tour their mill Monday through Friday by appointment at 260-367-2394
On a side note the State of Indiana DNR approximately 20 years ago decided it was wise to open the gate on a retention pond allowing 100,000 cubic yards of silt and sands to go 5 miles downstream severely limiting the water capacity of the mill pond...
Martha-Mary Chapel - Built in 1929 in Greenfield Village.
Greenfield Village was dedicated by Henry Ford in 1929. Located in Dearborn, Michigan, it is the oldest outdoor heritage museum in the United States. Close to 100 historic structures and replica buildings are scattered around the 90 acre Village.
Greenfield Village was dedicated by Henry Ford in 1929. Located in Dearborn, Michigan, it is the oldest outdoor heritage museum in the United States. Close to 100 historic structures and replica buildings are scattered around the 90 acre Village.
Greenfield Village was dedicated by Henry Ford in 1929. Located in Dearborn, Michigan, it is the oldest outdoor heritage museum in the United States. Close to 100 historic structures and replica buildings are scattered around the 90 acre Village.
Loranger Gristmill - Built around 1830 on Stony Creek in Monroe, Michigan.
Greenfield Village was dedicated by Henry Ford in 1929. Located in Dearborn, Michigan, it is the oldest outdoor heritage museum in the United States. Close to 100 historic structures and replica buildings are scattered around the 90 acre Village.
Greenfield Mills is one of the most exciting historic mills in our nation because it continues to grind flour with equipment built in the 1870’s. Their “New Rinkel Flour” is prized for its variety as well as its “all natural product line.”
Greenfield Mills is located north of Orland Indiana approx. 3 miles west and is located just inside the Indiana Stateline on the Fawn River.
Here are a few of the functioning artifacts that make Greenfield Mills a living history:
Three "Darnard Leas" Roller Mills
One "Sprout and Waldron" Roller Mill
S. Howes Co. Silver Creek, NY Flour Packer
Robinson Unique Plane Sifter
and
The 167-year-old mill building.
Trees were cut nearby in 1846 and the timbers that support the old mill. Measuring 50’ long and 10” square, these white oak beams support the mill's outer walls on the north and south elevation at all three levels. You can view their massive beams best on the 3rd (top) level of the mill. Also you can find siding visible on the third level cut from a single 36" wide, old-growth log.
There are two generators powered by two Leffel Turbines. The 1925 generator is a 125KW. The 1932 generator is an 80KW and together they generate 2400 volts. The energy created by Greenfield Mills power produces electricity for eleven homes, one barn, two Rinkel Mills and 4 additional houses. The excess electricity is sold back to the grid to Northern Indiana Public Service Company.
Henry Rinkel purchased Greenfield Mills in 1904.
Greenfield Mills is one of our milling's finest example of an historical mill in continuous production.
Make sure you plan a trip to Greenfield Mills. You will discover the rare opportunity to see and enjoy milling history in action.
History
The Greenfield Mill was built in 1846 by Amos Davis. Davis built the mill building, dam, and waterwheel. Over the years the mill had many owners and was subject to various changes. It was in 1904 that Henry Rinkel purchased the mill. At this time the dam had been washed out and the mill required maintenance and updating. Henry Rinkel had no idea that his determination and restoration of Greenfield Mills would be today's (2013) owners and millers of five generations of the Rinkel's. The legacy of restoration set in 1904 to allow Greenfield Mills to prosper has continued throughout his family. As new technology developed, roller mills, turbines and multiple lines of milling equipment have been implemented at Greenfield Mills.
The mill's name had been retained nearly since the beginning of the building's construction, Greenfield Mills. In 1906, once Henry had completed the restoration of the dam, the building and the milling equipment, he started milling one of the finest flour made in Indiana. He named his flour "The Rinkel Flour." The Rinkel Flour still carries Henry's Family name and is recognized as one of today's prized flours and pancake mixes.
There are numerous characteristics unique to Greenfield Mills. One of the most interesting aspects includes the hydro-electric power generated at the mill near the dam on the Fawn River. It is Indiana's "Smallest Electric Utility Company." Greenfield Mill turbines not only power their two mills but also supplies the electricity for eleven homes near the power source.
Today Greenfield Mills generates their own energy to power their mills, produces some of the highest quality, ground flour in the nation, supplies bread flour, organic pastry flour, amazing types of pancake mixes, whole wheat pancake mixes, pastry flour, and they are open for the public to tour their mill Monday through Friday by appointment at 260-367-2394
On a side note the State of Indiana DNR approximately 20 years ago decided it was wise to open the gate on a retention pond allowing 100,000 cubic yards of silt and sands to go 5 miles downstream severely limiting the water capacity of the mill pond...
Greenfield Village was dedicated by Henry Ford in 1929. Located in Dearborn, Michigan, it is the oldest outdoor heritage museum in the United States. Close to 100 historic structures and replica buildings are scattered around the 90 acre Village.
Mattox Family Home - Built around 1880 in Byran County, Georgia.
Greenfield Village was dedicated by Henry Ford in 1929. Located in Dearborn, Michigan, it is the oldest outdoor heritage museum in the United States. Close to 100 historic structures and replica buildings are scattered around the 90 acre Village.
Town Hall - Built in 1929 in Greenfield Village
Greenfield Village was dedicated by Henry Ford in 1929. Located in Dearborn, Michigan, it is the oldest outdoor heritage museum in the United States. Close to 100 historic structures and replica buildings are scattered around the 90 acre Village.
The "Edison" is a vintage steam locomotive built around 1870 by the Manchester Locomotive Company.
Greenfield Village was dedicated by Henry Ford in 1929. Located in Dearborn, Michigan, it is the oldest outdoor heritage museum in the United States. Close to 100 historic structures and replica buildings are scattered around the 90 acre Village.
By renowned practice A G Sydney Mitchell and Wilson (Edinburgh), 1892-4; alterations by the same architect 1914. 2-storey and attic red snecked rubble, 4-storey entrance tower with finely detailed arched and Ionic columned doorpiece, set back ogee roofed timber and lead 5th stage. Symmetrical south east front with twin bays; single-storey northeast service wing, interlocked octagonal shafted chimneys. Finely detailed with sculptured and inscribed panels.
Greenfield House was designed by the Edinburgh architects A G Sydney Mitchell & Wilson for David Paton Thomson, one of the directors of John Paton, Son & Co. Ltd. It was elegantly furnished and housed a fine art collection. The same architects reconstructed and extended the house after a fire in 1914. Alloa Burgh Council bought Greenfield House in 1950 but have since moved out c. 2014 and the building is now sadly on the Buildings At Risk Register.
The HJ Heinz Company was begun in the basement of this home, built in 1854 in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania.
Greenfield Village was dedicated by Henry Ford in 1929. Located in Dearborn, Michigan, it is the oldest outdoor heritage museum in the United States. Close to 100 historic structures and replica buildings are scattered around the 90 acre Village.
Although repainted a solid red color, this caboose was originally from ICG (Illinois Central Gulf Railroad). Although I didn't see the sign, apparently this caboose was dedicated to a couple of teens killed in a car wreck. The caboose is seen along US45E at the center of the town in Weakley County.