Morning At The Mill
by Tami Quigley
Title
Morning At The Mill
Artist
Tami Quigley
Medium
Photograph - Photography~ Digitally Enhanced
Description
“Morning is when I am awake and there is a dawn in me.”
~ Henry David Thoreau
~ 1817-1862
The historic Haines Mill is the hub of a picturesque scene on a late October morning in the Borough of Cetronia, Allentown, Pennsylvania as it reflects the beauty of bygone days.
Also known as Haines Mill Museum, is an historic grist mill built circa 1850. It produced flour processed by an old-fashioned water-powered mill located just off the banks of the Cedar Creek. It remained in full operation until 1957.
A mill has stood here on the banks of the Cedar Creek since colonial times. The current circa 1850 Haines Mill offers a trip into the world of the early technology that supported farm life.
The sign on the front of the building says: “Haines Bros. Flour Mill, The Home of Gilt Edge Flour,” with a sack of flour etched with the words, “Cetronia Flour Mills, Gilt Edge Flour, 50 lbs. net, Allentown.”
It is a four-story, stone building with a slate covered gambrel roof. It is three bay by three bay, 42 feet by 46 feet, 9 inches. The interior was rebuilt after a disastrous fire in 1908. A three-story brick addition was built in 1930, with a lean-to roof. Atop the main roof is a cupola.
Today, Haines Mill is operated as a partnership between the County of Lehigh, which owns and maintains the site, and the Lehigh County Historical Society, which provides public tours. It is located in a serene 37.5 acre park.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.
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November 26th, 2018
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Christopher James
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Hanne Lore Koehler
Spectacular capture of this beautiful old mill and its stunning reflection, Tami! Gorgeous sunlight, shadows and composition! L/F
Sandy Gabriel
Great photo!! Water is so pure and shadows on the white wall is just marvelous. Nice composition! l/f
Luther Fine Art
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Laurie Search
This is fabulous, Tami!! Beautiful composition and reflections!!!! Oh, and I love the shadows from the trees on the building!! :)))vf
Tami Quigley replied:
Thanks so very much Laurie, much appreciated! I don't live far from here, drive by all the time, and I think I was there on a field trip in grade school:) But I never photographed it til last month, go figure LOL