Isaac Ludwig Mill
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13827 US 24 West |
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Grand Rapids, OH 43522 |
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419-407-9741 |
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AKA: MANOR/HEISING/PROVIDENCE,
Built - 1865, Type - Saw and Gristmill, Powered by - Steam,
Condition - Operational, Currently - County Park, Photogenic,
Longitude - 083-51.70W - Latitude - 041-24.95N |
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Location: |
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In Providence Metro Park on US 24, 25
miles southwest of Toledo, or 15 miles west of I-475 from the Maumee
exit. It is across the Maumee River from the town of Grand Rapids, OH. |
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Comments: |
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An 1865 operational museum
mill, operating with water turbines and steam. It is a combination
sawmill/gristmill. A 3 story frame and post structure situated on an old
canal lock. Listed on the National Register of Historic
Places, 6/28/74. Open May through October, Wednesday through Sunday and
holidays. Free admission, although special bus tours are charged a
minimal fee per person. The Miami and Erie Canal, directly behind the
mill, has been restored and there is a 70-passenger mule-powered
authentic canal boat using 1 mile of the canal. |
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Operation Schedule: |
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May 1 to
Memorial Day
Wednesday - Friday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Memorial Day to Labor Day
Wednesday - Friday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Labor Day through October
Wednesday - Friday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday Noon to 4:00 p.m. |
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Festivals: |
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An 1876
Fourth of July
Mill Fest - Isaac Ludwig Mill - July
Civil War Days Encampment and Lantern Tour - August
Canal Days Festival and Lantern Tour - September
Contact the Parks for further details
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Brochure: |
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SPOOM Ref. No. |
OH-048-006 |
Last
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02/05 |
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