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Bennett's Mill
Mill No: Ia-70-02-Bennett'sMill

State -

Iowa
County -

Muscatine Co.
Township -

n/a
Year -

1851
Water Source -

Probably always steam and/or electric.
 

The main mill structure of brick constructed in 1851 on W.Mississippi Drive was a 4.5/5.0 story building about 45' X 65' in footprint.
The main mill structure of brick constructed in 1851 on W.Mississippi Drive was a 4.5/5.0 story building about 45' X 65' in footprint.


Many 2 story brick structures were added to the original structure. Need some help on the history of this mill.
Many 2 story brick structures were added to the original structure. Need some help on the history of this mill.


The building at 301 W.Mississippi across Pine St. from the main mill building looks to have been part of the mill complex, probably an area for feed storage.
The building at 301 W.Mississippi across Pine St. from the main mill building looks to have been part of the mill complex, probably an area for feed storage.


A door on the front of the main building, 2nd floor.
A door on the front of the main building, 2nd floor.


The main flour mill building from a slightly different angle. Muscatine can be made out painted above the 4th story windows, while Bennett's Mills can be vaguely deciphered above the 3rd story windows. This is true for the front and also the back of the main mill structure.
The main flour mill building from a slightly different angle. Muscatine can be made out painted above the 4th story windows, while Bennett's Mills can be vaguely deciphered above the 3rd story windows. This is true for the front and also the back of the main mill structure.




Directions: At the corner of 217 W. Mississippi Drive(US61) and Pine St. along the Mississippi River in Muscatine, Iowa




 

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