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Beckman's Mill
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Beloit, WI
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(920)
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stude14@sbcglobal.net |
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AKA: HOWE-BECKMAN MILL, Built - 1868, Type - Grist Mill, Powered
by - Turbine, Condition - Operational, Currently - County Park,
Photogenic |
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Location: |
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5 miles west of BELOIT, WI. From Beloit city limits, proceed
west for 5 miles on Liberty Avenue (Hwy 81) to County Road H, then south on H for one mile. |
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Comments: |
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Built as a flour and gristmill using buhrstones powered by 1 Leffel 36 inch turbine and 1 Houston 24 inch turbine. Ceased operating in 1954. Presently undergoing restoration by "Friends of Beckman Mill, Inc.". A Grant from SPOOM has aided in the restoration. The property, mill and building are owned by Rock County. The
restoration group has leased the mill and surrounding area for
restoration purposes. Listed on the National Register of Historic
Places, 9/7/77. |
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Operation Schedule: |
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May thru October
Saturdays and Sundays
1 pm to 4 pm |
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Festivals: |
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Progress Days -
First Sunday in May
Ice Cream Social - July 17, 2005
Heritage Sunday - Second Sunday in September |
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Websites: |
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Brochure: |
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SPOOM Ref. No. |
WI-054-001 |
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02/05 |
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