Lidtke Mill, Historic mill complex in Lime Springs, Iowa
The limestone mill structure stands on the Upper Iowa River banks, featuring yellow brick veneer and an L-shaped design within a 10-acre property.
Built in 1857 by Melvin Marsh, the mill initially processed flour and cut lumber before converting to generate electricity for local communities.
The mill complex preserves original equipment and machinery, demonstrating the evolution of water-powered industrial processes in nineteenth-century Iowa.
Visitors can explore the mill museum and surrounding park during weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
Footprints remain visible in the control room floor where a worker survived an electrical incident during the mill's power generation period.
Location: Iowa
GPS coordinates: 43.46500,-92.27917
Latest update: April 3, 2025 11:30
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