Water Wheel+People during a Beautiful Day at Carillon Historical Park in Dayton Ohio
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Robert Johnson
Charles H
Here is more information about the mill and the attached water wheel from the digital photo archives on their website: As one of the original buildings here at Carillon Park, the Gristmill has provided entertainment for a lot of visitors over the years. The Gristmill has served a duel function over the years: providing both educational insight of a historical process and a place in which the Park’s caretaker could live on-site. Outfitted with an original millstone, the mill is operated by water power provided by the sizable wooden water wheel located on the left side of the structure. A large picture window installed in the lower level of the building allows visitors the opportunity to see how a similar mill would have operated. Seen here are a group of young school children during a tour of the park in the early 1950s, shortly after the park opened. Recently, a group of trained and dedicated volunteers at Carillon Historical Park, constructed and installed a new wooden water wheel for use at the Gristmill. This photo is from the NCR Archive at Dayton History.
Charles H
The recording would have been longer but I positioned myself where I would get the best sound, which unfortunately was at the bottom of some stairs and a family was coming down those stairs so I had to cut it short. I agree it's a hypnotizing sound which is why I wanted to post it here for your enjoyment.
Robert Johnson