Loranger Gristmill

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Originally located in Monroe, Michigan, Loranger Gristmill was set up to grind corn and wheat harvested by local farmers. It incorporates a sophisticated conveyor system that moves grain through the building to undergo a variety of processes.

Detailed Description

Steel Engraving, Portrait of Oliver Evans. The Watt of America, circa 1860

Print (Visual work)

A visionary inventor and engineer, Oliver Evans (1755-1819) helped shape American manufacturing. In the late 1700s, Evans developed a continuous conveyor system for milling flour that revolutionized the industry and influenced the design of future automated factories. In 1804, he patented America's first high-pressure steam engine. Evans' new engine was reliable and versatile -- it was adapted for use in both manufacturing and steamboat...