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 "THE LONG ISLAND MILL" Posted by:  model12
N 45° 13.622 W 075° 40.982
18T E 446379 N 5008398
Outside the front doors of the historic Watson's Mill in Manotick, at the bend in Mill Street, south of Bridge Street.
Waymark Code: WMB6Z7
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 04/12/2011
Views: 30
Plaque text reads;
An outstanding example of mill architecture in Ontario, this grist-mill was constructed by Thomas Langrell, an Ottawa contractor, for Moss K. Dickinson (1822-97) and Joseph M. Currier (1820-84), the owners of a nearby sawmill. The Long Island Mill began operation in 1860 with four sets of mill-stones driven by water-powered turbines manufactured in Ottawa. By the autumn of 1862 a woollen-mill had been added to this industrial complex, around which the community of Manotick developed. Dickinson acquired full interest in the mills in 1863 and the family retained ownership of the Long Island Mill until 1929. In 1972 this mill, the adjacent Dickinson House, and the original carriage-shed were purchased and restored by the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority.
Address or location of plaque: 5525 Mill Street.
Physical location of plaque: Village
"Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link]
Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": Dickenson's Mill
This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Structure'
Condition of sign: Excellent
Is this a bilingual sign?: No !
What is the second/third language?: None
A web-site for more details.: Not listed
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