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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
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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.
Greenfield Illustrated: Twenty-Five views, published by C. M. Moody, consists of 25 photographs and one map of the town of Greenfield, Massachusetts dating to the 1880s. The photographs document important town landmarks including: waterfalls, main streets and town squares, churches, cemetery, and the high school.
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.
The June 15, 2013 Motor Muster at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan. This huge car show, featuring over 700 classic cars from 1933 to the late 1970s, takes place every year on Father's Day weekend.
A pair of 1964 Thunderbirds in the sunset.
All of my classic car photos can be found here: Car Collections
With many thanks to Lenabem-Anna for her texture.
From Wikipedia article:
The Henry Ford, a National Historic Landmark, (also known as the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, and more formally as the Edison Institute), in the Metro Detroit suburb of Dearborn, Michigan, USA, is the nation's "largest indoor-outdoor history museum" complex.
Named for its founder, the noted automobile industrialist Henry Ford, and based on his desire to preserve items of historical significance and portray the Industrial Revolution, the property houses a vast array of famous homes, machinery, exhibits, and Americana.
The collection contains many rare exhibits including John F. Kennedy's presidential limousine, Abraham Lincoln's chair from Ford's Theatre, Thomas Edison's laboratory, the Wright Brothers' bicycle shop, and the Rosa Parks bus.
Henry Ford said of his museum:
“I am collecting the history of our people as written into things their hands made and used.... When we are through, we shall have reproduced American life as lived, and that, I think, is the best way of preserving at least a part of our history and tradition...
A MUST to visit if you are in Detroit region.
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.
Since Greenfield Village, the "museum" of historic buildings adjacent to the Henry Ford Museum is kept closed by the COVID-19 pandemic, I'm posting photos from past visits. Stay home. Stay safe.
The Herschell-Spillman Carousel was built in 1913. Its original location is unknown, but it operated in Spokane, Washington, from 1923 to 1961.
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.
NEWPORT, R.I. – The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) holds a commencement ceremony for the College of Naval Command and Staff and the College of Naval Warfare 2023 graduating classes June 16, 2023, on board Naval Station Newport. The ceremony, presided over by NWC President Rear Admiral Shoshana Chatfield, saw 468 students from senior-level leadership and intermediate-level leadership courses, including 103 international students representing 78 countries recognized alongside 1,925 students having completed coursework through NWC’s College of Distance Education programs, 121 of whom attended the graduation in person. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Representative to the United Nations, gave the commencement address. Established in 1884, NWC is the oldest institution of its kind in the world. More than 50,000 students have graduated since its first class of nine students in 1885 and about 300 of today’s active-duty admirals, generals and senior executive service leaders are alumni. Since creating a program for international officers in 1956, the college has more than 4,500 international alumni from 137 countries worldwide. Approximately 10 percent of these alumni have become chief of their country’s respective navy. Today, NWC continues to deliver excellence in education, research, and outreach, informing today’s decision-makers and educating tomorrow’s leaders. (U.S. Navy photo by Kristopher Burris/Released)
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.
Detroit & Lima Northern Railway locomotive (1897)
Detroit, Toledo and Milwaukee Roundhouse - Built in 2000 in Greenfield Village. Includes many structural elements from the original roundhouse in Marshall, 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.
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.
The public perception of Saddleworth Moor is one of a place of horror. Yet, as the northern limit of the Peak District National Park, it is in reality a place of outstanding beauty. With a rich history and folklore.
As dark clouds move across the newly risen sun, dappled light plays on the banks of Greenfield Brook, looking down Raven Stones Brow towards Rimmon Clough.
Gritstone & Sky: 3rd - 31st March. Coach House Gallery, Wakefield.
Two Visions (with Chris Charlesworth): 5th - 30th April, Month of Sundaes (attic gallery), Marsden.
More info: www.ahgphotography.co.uk
The "Edison" steam locomotive at Smiths Creek Depot
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.
A nicely restored barn for visitors of Henry Ford's Greenfield Village museum in Dearborn, Michigan to check out.
My birthday outing to my "happy place", Greenfield Village, was two days after my birthday (since the Village is only open Thursday–Sunday now).