Old Rice Grist Mill near Norris Dam

Original Vintage Card
  
Sale Price: $4.95
Original Price: $8.95

Stock #:242138
Type: Postcard
Era: Linen
City: Andersonville
State: Tennessee (TN)
County: Anderson
Publisher: Standard Souvenirs & Novelties Inc.
Postmark: 1952 Oct-9
Postmark City: La Follette
Postmark State: TN
Stamp: 2c
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)
Recipient Address:Mr & Mrs H Burnett
Decatur, Illinois

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Built in 1798 on Lost Creek by James Rice and son, this ancient mill was in continuous operation until 1934, when the TVA moved the rare bit of early America to save it from disappearing beneath the waters of Lake Norris. All moving parts, spokes and dowels were fashioned by hand in keeping with details of original construction. Still under supervision of a descendent of James Rice, the creaking mill produces its daily quota of meal which is purchased by thousands of tourists from all over the world

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