Sunday Afternoon At The Grist Mill
by Tami Quigley
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Sunday Afternoon At The Grist Mill
Artist
Tami Quigley
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Photograph - Photography~ Digitally Enhanced
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“Sunday is the golden clasp that binds together the volume of the week.”
~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
~ 1807-1882
It’s a postcard perfect summer Sunday afternoon at the historic Heller-Wagner Grist Mill, located just off the Saucon Rail Trail, Hellertown, Pennsylvania.
The Grist Mill dates back to the 18th century and operated into the 1950s. The Borough of Hellertown took ownership in 1965, and nearly two decades later it was turned over to the Hellertown Historical Society. The Grist Mill is now an historical museum and a portion of it, the Tavern Room, may be rented for private functions.
The Wash House can be seen at right. It is the smallest stone structure overlooking the mill chase and ponds. Built in the 1700s, it most likely served as housing for early millers and their families, along with a portion of the Grist Mill. It is now referred to as The Wash House, because after the construction of the Miller’s House in the 1800’s, it was utilized to wash sacks for the grain and possibly as the family’s wash house.
The Grist Mill grounds also include The Miller’s House, home of the offices of the Hellertown Historical Society; and the 1860 Walnut Street Pony Bridge and a barn across the street.
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Tami Quigley
Thanks so much Nader Rangidan for the feature in Fine Arts Professionals, much appreciated!
Tami Quigley
Many thanks Nina Prommer for the feature in ART - It Is Good For You, much appreciated!
Tami Quigley
Thanks so much John Bailey for the feature in Images That Excite You, much appreciated!
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