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Lang Grist Mill is a historic water-powered grist mill at Lang Pioneer Village in Ontario, Canada. Thomas Short constructed the original limestone mill in 1846 on the Indian River, where it served farmers by processing grain into flour. A fire in 1896 left the building's walls standing, after which the mill reopened with roller equipment replacing its original grindstones. The restored mill continued operating until 1956 and is now interpreted as part of the living-history museum.
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Where is Lang Grist Mill located?
Lang Grist Mill is at Lang Pioneer Village in Ontario, Canada. The historic mill stands on the Indian River.
When was Lang Grist Mill built?
Thomas Short constructed the original limestone mill in 1846. It served local farmers by processing grain into flour.
What happened to Lang Grist Mill in 1896?
A fire in 1896 left the building's walls standing. The surviving limestone structure is part of the mill's documented history at Lang Pioneer Village.
What was Lang Grist Mill used for?
The water-powered mill processed farmers' grain into flour. Its location on the Indian River supplied the water power needed for that work.
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