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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


Read the Motor Mill Interpretive Visioning Plan

Read the 2009 Motor Mill Annual Report

Short  Aerial video of Motor Mill

New Photo Tour of Motor Mill’s Roofing Project

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Motor Mill Products

 

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.

Motor Mill News Pages: 1 (1)
06/08/2010

Invasion Plant Pull Party

Invasive Plant Pull Party
At Motor Mill

9:00 a.m., Saturday, June 12th

Come pull garlic mustard at Motor Mill this weekend to help control this invasive nuisance plant. The garlic mustard plants are about ready to drop their seed, so time is running out for one last attack this season before millions of seeds become part of the forest community.

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05/09/2010

Civil War Re-Enactment May 15,16

The Motor Mill Foundation offers an opportunity to witness soldiers of the 3rd Iowa Volunteer Infantry Company “C” at the Motor Mill. The Motor Mill site has a campground and the 3rd Iowa Volunteer Infantry will set up camp for R & R (rest and relaxation) with there families in a traditional setting similar to what was a standard practice during the Civil War

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John Nikolai
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