Loranger Gristmill in Monroe, Michigan, circa 1926

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Artifact Overview

Loranger Gristmill was built in 1832 on Stoney Creek in Monroe, Michigan. It incorporated a sophisticated conveyor system, developed by Oliver Evans in the late 1700s, that moved grain through the building to be ground into flour or animal feed. Henry Ford acquired the mill in 1928. This may be an image of the crew sent to disassemble and relocate the mill to Greenfield Village.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

13 January 1945

Subject Date

circa 1926

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

EI.1929.P.188.52695

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 7.5 in
Width: 11 in