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Review:
Hanford Mills is one of the few places to see a water- and steam-powered historic mill in action. Founded in the 1840s, the sawmill eventually included a gristmill, a feedmill, a woodworking shop, and a hardware store. Hanford Mills quickly gained a reputation for being innovative and creative by using tools like waterwheels, water turbines, and gas engines.
Visitors can tour several Hanford Mills Museum buildings on their own, however, the best way to experience the museum is on a guided tour which includes the sawmill, gristmill and woodworking shop. The site includes the Will Hanford House, the John and Lizzie Hanford Farmstead, and the Walter J. Smith Hardware Store.
Hanford Mills Museum , 51 County Route 12, East Meredith, NY 13757, Phone: 607-278-5744
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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