Publicity photo of Union Mills Homestead in the 1950s.
Historic sundial on the Tannery.
The Miller’s House, circa 1900.
Waterwheel and gears turning again, Spring 1983.
Derek Ogden making trestles for supporting the flume, 1981. Mr. Ogden completed much of the restored wheel work at his home in Surry County, VA, before moving the mill parts to the final location for installation.
Derek Ogden, millwright and engineer, in 1981, working on the mill wheel restoration. Here, Mr. Ogden is making the trestle frame which supports the flume and water supply from lead race to the water wheel.
The Grist Mill, being restored by the Carroll County Commissioners, gets a new shake roof. The pitch of the roof required considerable skill and agility on the part of the workers to apply the shingles.
Grist Mill under renovation in the 1970’s.