Hadley Flour and Feed Mill facts for kids
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Hadley Flour and Feed Mill
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 Location in Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Location | 3633 Hadley Road Hadley Township, Michigan |
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| Built | 1874 |
| Architect | Peter Slimmer |
| NRHP reference No. | 86002770 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | September 25, 1986 |
The Hadley Flour and Feed Mill is a historic building in Hadley Township, Michigan. It is located in the southwestern part of Lapeer County. This old mill was recognized as a Michigan State Historic Site. It was also added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 25, 1986. This means it is an important place to protect and remember.
What is the Hadley Mill?
The Hadley Mill property has several buildings. The main one is a large wooden gristmill. A gristmill is a place where grain is ground into flour or feed. This building has two and a half stories and a full basement. It is painted white and red, which was a common style for mills back then.
How the Mill Changed Over Time
The mill was built in 1874 by Peter Slimmer. It stands next to a small stream called Mill Creek. This mill was actually the third one built on this spot. The first mill was built in 1845, and the second in the early 1860s.
The Hadley Mill was very important during a time when farming was growing fast in Lapeer County. Today, it is one of fewer than 60 mills like it left in Michigan. The building has been repaired many times over the years.
Originally, the mill stood on stilts. This allowed water from the creek to flow underneath it. There was also a dam that created ponds. In 1924, the mill changed. It stopped grinding grain and started making electric power instead. This was a big change for the mill. Because of this, the stilts and the dam were removed.
From Mill to Museum
The mill stopped working completely in 1964. After that, it was used as an office and apartment building for a while. Later, it was turned into a park and museum. This museum is known as the Hadley Mill Museum.
In 2002, the property was given to Hadley Township. This made it a public space for everyone to enjoy. A covered bridge was added more recently. It helps make the park a beautiful and welcoming place for visitors.
