Williamsville Water Mill Complex | |
Location | 56 and 60 Spring St., Williamsville, New York |
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Coordinates | 42°57′49.75″N78°44′41.02″W / 42.9638194°N 78.7447278°W |
Built | 1827 |
Architect | Smith, Oziel |
Architectural style | Federal |
NRHP reference No. | 83001675 [1] |
Added to NRHP | September 22, 1983 |
Williamsville Water Mill Complex is a historic mill located at Williamsville in Erie County, New York. It was built originally as a sawmill in 1801, substantially enlarged in 1827, and operated in that capacity until 1903. Also on the site was the Water-Lime Works and Williamsville Cement Company mills, which were later converted to gristmills. After 1908, the mills were used for apple cider production. The complex is a rare surviving example of a water-powered seat of local industry in Western New York. [2]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. [1]
In 2014, Sweet Jenny's Ice Cream renovated and moved into the mill, where they continue to draw business from those visiting Glen Park. [3]
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