Historic Motor Mill - Iowa Acrylic Print
by Susan Rissi Tregoning
Product Details
Historic Motor Mill - Iowa acrylic print by Susan Rissi Tregoning. Bring your artwork to life with the stylish lines and added depth of an acrylic print. Your image gets printed directly onto the back of a 1/4" thick sheet of clear acrylic. The high gloss of the acrylic sheet complements the rich colors of any image to produce stunning results. Two different mounting options are available, see below.
Design Details
The historic Motor Mill gristmill and Motor Mill Bridge on the scenic Turkey River, Clayton County, Iowa.
The Motor Mill gristmill,... more
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Artist's Description
The historic Motor Mill gristmill and Motor Mill Bridge on the scenic Turkey River, Clayton County, Iowa.
The Motor Mill gristmill, constructed by skilled German stonemasons, opened in 1869. Although said to have excellent flour, the mill struggled. In 1871, a chinch bug outbreak left area mills competing for less wheat to mill. High water prevented the completion of the railroad to town, making transportation of the flour more expensive. Then finally, in 1883, a flood-damaged the mill dam causing the mill to close after just fourteen years. The buildings were rented for many years until 1903, when Louis Klink purchased them. For the next 80 years, the property stayed in the Klink family, and the Motor Mill was used as a farm building.
In 1899, a Twin Span Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss steel bridge was constructed to replace the original 1868 wooden bridge over the Turkey River. That steel bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. When i...
About Susan Rissi Tregoning
I'm a travel photographer that enjoys photographing United States architecture, nature, and transportation. As the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family, I don't remember a time when photography was not part of my life. By the time I was five years old, I was standing on a stool in the darkroom, helping my dad develop pictures. It was my job to transfer the photos from the hypo to the water bath. I went to college for interior design. After I graduated, I had a long successful career as an art buyer and designer for a large home furnishings company. In 2006, I had a significant life change. My husband became a medical traveler, and I decided to put my career on hold to tag along. In the process, I found my roots again. What...
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