The Old Water Wheel # 2 by tennesseecowgirl

Photography • Historical • posted on Jun 22, 2008

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Grist Mill, Norris Dam State Park, Tennessee. I took this last week, it almost looks like a fall photo, and it almost felt like fall as temperatures have been in the high 70’s here all week.

18th Century Rice Grist Mill, Originally constructed in 1798 along Lost Creek, this mill was operated by four generations of the Rice family. The mill has had many changes throughout its history. At times, the mill was also rigged to power a sawmill, a cotton gin, a trip hammer, and even to operate a dynamo that supplied electrical lights for the Rice home in 1899. TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority) purchased the land the mill stood on which was to be flooded by the building of Norris Dam. The mill was carefully disassembled and reassembled much of the structure at its present site.

TVA, was a vision brought forth by President Franklin Roosevelt and Congress, to help lift the nation during the time of the Great Depression. TVA operates the dams, locks, and reservoirs of the Tennessee River and its tributaries as one integrated system in order to provide multiple benefits for the region. These benefits include year-round navigation, flood damage reduction, affordable electricity, improved water quality and water supply, recreation, and economic growth.
The Old Water Wheel

Comments (64)

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tallpindo

1:41PM | Sun, 22 June 2008

It nice that it has not been lost or ruined. There is one built near Mackinaw City that operates a sawmill in Michigan.

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ElizaB

1:45PM | Sun, 22 June 2008

wonderfully captured and interesting narrative..would make a great painting

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sharky_

1:46PM | Sun, 22 June 2008

Absolutely beautiful.... Aloha

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moonrancher

1:46PM | Sun, 22 June 2008

Excellent photo. The mill is so well-preserved. In this view the new decking makes it look much newer, though.

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Tanglimara

1:51PM | Sun, 22 June 2008

Fabulous photo from a nice POV that shows off this old building really well. Tony :-)

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tennesseecowgirl

1:55PM | Sun, 22 June 2008

Does anyone know anything about Ronnie, his user name is PD154, his gallery is suddenly empty? Some of you that live nearby go knock on his door for me. :)

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starone_angel

1:56PM | Sun, 22 June 2008

Great capture!

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MrsRatbag

2:02PM | Sun, 22 June 2008

Great capture!

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Meisiekind

2:04PM | Sun, 22 June 2008

Another lovely shot of the water wheel Lynell. I also saw that Ronnie's gallery was empty and had other members asking me about it too. I have no idea what happened but will let you know if I find out.

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magnus073

2:10PM | Sun, 22 June 2008

I love this shot a lot Lynell, I could spend all day at a place like this !

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awjay

2:12PM | Sun, 22 June 2008

excellent compossition

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debz

2:16PM | Sun, 22 June 2008

Super capture! Great looking water mill!

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SapUS59

2:17PM | Sun, 22 June 2008

excellent capture !!

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Cytisus

2:20PM | Sun, 22 June 2008

Excellent Capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love historic places!!!!!!!!

pjd1961

2:42PM | Sun, 22 June 2008

What a nice photo. Tennessee has so many nice places to visit. maybe I'll move their. seems like a cool place to live.

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GBCalls

2:54PM | Sun, 22 June 2008

Sweet set of photos. Well done...wish I were there.

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danob

2:55PM | Sun, 22 June 2008

Superb this old Mill looks in great condition and wonderful to see it has been treasured in this way

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durleybeachbum

2:59PM | Sun, 22 June 2008

Beautiful photo

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dhanco

3:05PM | Sun, 22 June 2008

Another beautiful capture of this waterwheel and wonderfully done. Love those and wish I had one nearby. Great place to spend an afternoon just listening to the water.

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