What a great day! After more than a decade of working to get that mill donated to the museum it is so gratifying and exciting to see the photos of the machinery safe at the mill's new home! I can't say enough thank yous to the crews who spent so many days in the dust, mouse droppings, and mummified cats and possums to make this happen. Moving the machinery went smoother than I imagined and Mike and I were able to have most pieces ready to move before the trailer arrived. The engine moved far easier than either of us thought it would. I took a lot of photos with my old film camera (in black and white) so I have to wait to get them developed before we can see them so I am hoping those who had their cell phones can post more pictures of the move here on the forum.
Now that the machinery is at Sheepscot I'll write up a history of the mill for the newsletter. The Temm family had an interesting mill and agricultural enterprise and we have artifacts from both aspects of the their business. We should be able to create a great "living exhibit" of a typical early 20th century Maine rural enterprise.
I think it will require one more trip to the mill to pick up the few items that are left, odds and ends mostly, including a Portland Stove Company cookstove and a player piano!
Many, many thanks to all who have supported this project so far. Now on to phase 2!
Dana