Loranger Gristmill in Monroe, Michigan, circa 1926
THF721739 / 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
Collection Title
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
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ArtifactLoranger Gristmill
Gristmills -- usually among the earliest businesses established in a community -- ground grain harvested by local farmers. This mill, originally located in Monroe, Michigan, was set up to grind both corn and wheat. It incorporates a sophisticated conveyor system, developed by Oliver Evans in the late 1700s, that moves grain through the building to undergo a variety of processes.