Three Centuries of Milling Grain

The Springhouse in the foreground at the Anselma Mill, Chester Springs, PA

Over 300 years ago, 

the land on which the Anselma Mill stands was once owned by William Penn, 

the founder of Pennsylvania -  

and by US standards 

three centuries is a very long time in history. 

 

In the mid 18th century, 

a mill was built here for local farmers to grind their grain 

Step Into History

On Wednesdays 

the mill hosts a farmer's market 

where you can purchase their stone ground flour and corn meal 

ground with the original colonial era power train.

Three Bags Full, Anselma Mill, Chester Springs, PA

I think this is all pretty cool. 

Spinning, Anselma Mill, Chester Springs, PA

And so did Mr. Engineer 

who came along and asked the volunteers many questions. 

Mr. Engineer Gets An Explanation

I am one of those people who hates to see one 

pave paradise knock down a mill 

to put up a parking lot shopping mall.  

Gears, Anselma Mill, Chester Springs, PA

Anselma Mill. 

1730 Conestoga Rd. 

Chester Springs, PA 19425

You can view more of my images from 

Anselma Mill here.