The wheel was decommissioned in 2019, but COVID-19 delayed the restoration until now. Those involved are taking into consideration worsening floods and how they will affect the mill.

At the grist mill in Glen Mills, and at others across the world, the rotation of the wheel turns a system of gears that ultimately drive massive stones, slowly grinding grain into flour.

Yates Mill, one of the last functioning gristmills in the country, needs to replace its iconic 12-foot waterwheel. The wheel ...

Yates Mill Pond will have its waterwheel replaced, in addition to construction of the forebay, according to NC State and Wake ...

SEEKONK — The wheels are turning at the iconic Old Grist Mill Tavern.. No, we're not talking about the old water wheel, which was once a unique feature of the instantly recognizable, centuries ...

Known as “Fair Mill,” the 12-foot by 12-foot structure was built by Samuel J. Fair in 1906, and what remains are the mill stones, metal water wheel and portions of the timber and roof frames.

The grist mill had a large water-powered wheel that was used to grind wheat into flour. Today, the first-floor terrace of the wedding venue sits over the waterfall where the wheel was.

The water coming off the wheel turns the mill and gears and belts move grains over the stones," Colucci said. "In order to have a working grist mill, we need the pond. In order to rebuild the road ...