Bruce E. Babcock
Cast Iron
- Joined
- Sep 11, 2009
- Location
- Amanda, Ohio
In our search for vintage equipment for the restoration of the Rock Mill, a water-powered grist mill, we came upon a hand-powered Otis freight elevator in a building that is scheduled for demolition.
The elevator has since been removed from the building, and is now in storage, awaiting a decision as to what use to make of it.
Information from the Otis company indicates that these elevators were manufactured as late as the 1890s.
The restoration of the mill building is nearing completion. The installation of a new, 26 foot diameter, water wheel is scheduled for September. The timber framed building was built in 1824.
Bruce E. Babcock
The elevator has since been removed from the building, and is now in storage, awaiting a decision as to what use to make of it.
Information from the Otis company indicates that these elevators were manufactured as late as the 1890s.
The restoration of the mill building is nearing completion. The installation of a new, 26 foot diameter, water wheel is scheduled for September. The timber framed building was built in 1824.
Bruce E. Babcock
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