Sylvanus Selleck Gristmill
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The Sylvanus Selleck Gristmill, also known as the Edwin Knapp Gristmill, is a gristmill
built in 1796. in Greenwich, Connecticut
. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
in 1990.
It is a small post-and-beam building built by Selleck. An addition in about 1850 is believed to be by Edwin Knapp. It is a rare surviving example of its type, which was once common.
Gristmill
The terms gristmill or grist mill can refer either to a building in which grain is ground into flour, or to the grinding mechanism itself.- Early history :...
built in 1796. in Greenwich, Connecticut
Greenwich, Connecticut
Greenwich is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town had a total population of 61,171. It is home to many hedge funds and other financial service companies. Greenwich is the southernmost and westernmost municipality in Connecticut and is 38+ minutes ...
. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 1990.
It is a small post-and-beam building built by Selleck. An addition in about 1850 is believed to be by Edwin Knapp. It is a rare surviving example of its type, which was once common.