The Mill: No More
Some of you may recall that I photographed a closed down mill a few weeks ago. Last night that mill burned to the ground. It is very sad. The mill was a historical structure. It also makes me grateful that I was able to see the inside and all of the old machinery, which is no more. It is a bit unnerving. I suppose the fact that it was so old and had lasted and withstood so many decades of weathering and labor … I haven’t been into town yet to see the site, but I will drive by it this afternoon. It has been raining all morning. Here are a few extra images I have from the series a few weeks ago.
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Very sad.
Here is the write-up in the local paper if you are interested: Flames Destroy Grimes Mill
what great innards
I know, it is a tragedy. It was a very interesting and educational place.
Wow, that’s very sad news, and a remarkable coincidence. As I commented on your original post, I have a soft spot for old mills. Very glad you were able to capture its memory. Perhaps a local historic society would like to see your photographs.
I know, I am very glad now I was able to photograph it. I would have really been kicking myself if I hadn’t. I will definitely check with the historical society about the photographs.
Oh no. That’s sickening to lose such a beautiful place. Do you know why it burned? It wasn’t arson or anything was it? That would be terrible.
I’m really not sure what started it, Sara. So far they are not saying much about it. I really hope it wasn’t arson.
Wow, how unfortunate! You had great timing. I assume that you are the last person to have photographed the intact mill. You should definitely do a follow-up.
Yeah, I am glad I got to photograph it now! Sheesh, just never know. I was even thinking about going back this spring with a different lens. I had to use a 60mm because that was all I had at the time. I was wanting to go in with a 24mm to get wider shots, but now I’m just glad to have the ones I got!
This is like a eulogy.
I know! It is really sad.
such a shame this place was lost, certainly calls for a follow up.
Yes, firefighters came from a few towns to help try and put it out. They were still there this afternoon. I couldn’t get near it. It is all blocked off.
so sad. was it arson?
I love the black and white ones the best.
Not sure, Lance. I hope not, though. It is a significant loss for our town. The historical properties are important to people here.
I bet. If you are ever in georgia I’ll take you to Sixes Mill, Tribble Mill, and a few others. we have several like that.
What a shame. It was an amazing place.
Yeah, from what I have heard, it was so old that once a fire started, it was pretty much doomed, especially with there being traces of dust left. Unfortunate.
very sad – but at least these images remain – love the light in the top shot.
Thanks, PJ!
My… that’s a shame such a lovely place has now vanished.
It is very strange, unbelievable.
This is sad, yet it is a new reminder that nothing is permanent. We are lucky you were able to bring your art to the place in advance. Your art is far more permanent than any building!
Thank you, Carl. I appreciate that! I waited months and months to photograph this mill–not because I had to wait, but I just put it off. It’s a good lesson. If I had put it off much longer, it would have never happened at all.
Hi Jennifer, I’m also sad to hear that it burned down. It looked so interesting, (and from memory the disco ball room) made me wonder what went on in there. From this tragedy, you hold the blessing of holding those wonderful images, that will make a difference to how the history is written. I hope a heritage centre would be interested in archiving them. Strange how things happen.
How sad.
That is sad!!
loved the third shot in monochrome