Benson grist mill Utah Photo Gallery by Don Taylor at pbase.com

Benson grist mill Utah

The building is constructed of intricate French buhrstones and wood. The mill dates back to pioneer era master craftsmen who erected the building in 1854 using wooden pegs and leather strips, a method similar to the construction of the LDS Tabernacle on Temple Square in Salt Lake City. Builders of the mill were members of the Lee family: Samuel, Thomas, Samuel Francis, Alfred, Francis and Eli.
In the 1850's the mill's original grind stone, also imported from France, was transported by ox teams along with other mill equipment across the plains. Millers included the following: Mease Houtz and John and Oscar Jones.
From 1854 to the 1940's, the mill ground and processed flour, bran, and cornmeal. By the 1970's the Benson Gristmill had fallen into disrepair. However, during the 1980's the mill was restored by enthusiastic local volunteers. Much of the mills original machinery and equipment can be viewed inside the mill.

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Millstone	Gollaher Barn	Pioneer cabin	Kitchen
Bedroom	Mill.	Cabin	Bolinder Blacksmith shop
Blacksmith shop	Winmill	Wagons.

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Bill Taylor		05-May-2008 22:44
This looks like a nice place to visit .

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