The Old Mill is a photograph by Scott Pellegrin which was uploaded on June 1st, 2023.
The Old Mill
Dedicated August 6, 1933, as Pugh’s Memorial Park, the old mill is a replica of an abandoned water powered grist mill that would have been used by... more
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The Old Mill
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Scott Pellegrin
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Dedicated August 6, 1933, as Pugh’s Memorial Park, the old mill is a replica of an abandoned water powered grist mill that would have been used by Arkansas pioneers in the 1800s. Although the old mill never actually operated as mill, the iron grist mill on the first floor of the building is authentic and dates to 1828. It served the Cagle family of Pope county for three generations.
Developer Justin Matthews intended for the Old mill to appear as the ruins of a bygone era, supplanted by modern methods. Now completely forgotten by the hurrying world around it, the old mill quietly Weathers, a years in the depths of its secluded valley, Matthew said of his vision. A memorial to his friend and business partner, Thomas R Pugh of Portland, Arkansas, the old mill with its wheel, turning symbolizes Pugh’s tireless energy. Millstones on the second floor of the building came from the Ashley County plantation of Tom Nobile, Pugh‘s grandfather.
Frank Carman of the Matthews company designed the park and Bob Massey supervise the project. Matthews commissioned Dionicio Rodriguez, a noted, Mexican, sculptor, whose faux boos (or fake wood) style was perfected in the details of this remarkable work of art. The old Mill appeared in the opening credits of the 1939 movie, gone with the wind.
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Jennifer White
Congratulations your wonderful photo has been featured in the Ozarks Photo and Art Collection Group. You are invited to post your featured image in the featured image discussion thread as a permanent place to continue to get exposure even after the image is no longer on the Home Page.
Lois Bryan
Scott … up the tree e with the best of the best. You’ve composed this perfectly. Spit on time of day for lighting and color and clarity. You are a master photographer!!!! Ft