Friday, February 21st, 2020

Down by the old mill stream

174-year-old mill restored

By Daily Standard Staff
Photo by Ryan Snyder/The Daily Standard

Exterior work continues on the Reservoir Mill recently in St. Marys. Workers are removing additions to the 1846-1847 flour mill and stabilizing the original structure.

Exterior work continues on the Reservoir Mill recently in St. Marys. Workers are removing additions to the 1846-1847 flour mill and stabilizing the original structure.
Construction crews are working on phase 1, which focuses on rehabilitating the exterior and making sure the foundation and interior are stable. The city received permission from the state to use $1 million from a $1.4 million revolving loan fund for phase 1, for the purpose of relieving "slum and blight" conditions.
Phase 2, which would involve interior work, would likely be funded largely through private contributions, along with some state funding or revolving loans, according to city safety service director Greg Foxhoven. A solid cost estimate or timetable is not yet available for phase 2.
Mayor Patrick McGowan said city officials have plans to create a community activity center to be integrated into the parks system. With part of the Buckeye Trail running close by, he said he could see hikers appreciating the building once it was completed. Plans also are in place to build a shelter house-like structure behind the mill possibly to house restrooms and other amenities.
Photo by Ryan Snyder/The Daily Standard

Exterior work continues on the Reservoir Mill recently in St. Marys. Workers are removing additions to the 1846-1847 flour mill and stabilizing the original structure.

Photo by Ryan Snyder/The Daily Standard

Exterior work continues on the Reservoir Mill recently in St. Marys. Workers are removing additions to the 1846-1847 flour mill and stabilizing the original structure.

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