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Welcome to Motor Mill.org

Motor Mill Foundation Mission
To protect and preserve the architectural integrity, history, natural beauty and serenity of the Motor Mill site and its surroundings and to develop appropriate uses and interpretation as a regional treasure for the benefit of future generations.

photos courtesy of Larry Stone

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Larry Stone Motor Mill Tour with toolsJPG400Clayton County Conservation Board and the Motor Mill Foundation working together to carry out a plan to restore the site as a tourism and education destination that will tell the story of Iowa’s historic mills, agricultural history and the craftsmanship of stone masonry. Clayton County Foundation for the Future is proud to be a part of preserving the mill.

New Photo Tour of Motor Mill’s Roofing Project

Read the 2009 Motor Mill Annual Report

Short  Aerial video of Motor Mill
Motor Mill News Pages: 1 (1)
11/10/2009

Memories of Motor

“Memories of Motor”
Saturday, November 14th at 1:00 p.m.
Osborne Conservation Center

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11/01/2009

Preserving Motor Mill

The limestone walls of the historic 90-foot Motor Mill built in 1869, located along the Turkey River, are strong yet today. Many dedicated volunteers are restoring the roof and floor joists that were broken and in need of repair. Support from volunteers, merchants and grant programs have made it possible to strengthen the structure to preserve its history.

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Darla Kelchen