Mill Research

FoCH is a member of the Society for the Preservation of Old Mills ( SPOOM ).  

FoCHs travel to SPOOM meetings and conferences at each individuals' own expense.  We car pool when possible, have a good time at the destination, meet and compare notes with mill supporters from all over the country.    

Spring 2016  Great Lakes chapter meeting 

Parker Mill - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Corey Ringle scopes out the grain hopper

Rob & Lynn Richardson - early machinery display at Henry Ford Museum - Dearborn, Michigan

Joanie Gottschling at the water power display. Henry Ford Museum - Dearborn, Michigan

Above & right: components of the mill at Greenfield Village - Dearborn, Michigan. The belt conveyors in grist mills gave Henry Ford the idea of using conveyor belts in assembly lines for manufacturing.

The FoCHs enjoy camaraderie after a long day of research and study. Because that's just how we roll.