Breck's Mill
New Castle Co. | Delaware | USA | 1814
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Watersource: Brandywine Creek.

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Pictures by: Robert T. Kinsey 07/19/2009 - Breck's Mill was built in 1814 as a cotton spinning mill along the banks of the Brandywine Creek. Located in New Castle County, De., William Breck purchased the mill in 1835 and it became known as Breck's Mill.
Picture: Robert T. Kinsey 07/19/2009
Breck's Mill was built in 1814 as a cotton spinning mill along the banks of the Brandywine Creek. Located in New Castle County, De., William Breck purchased the mill in 1835 and it became known as Breck's Mill.


Pictures by: Robert T. Kinsey 07/19/2009 - In 1848, a severe fire swept through the mill interior, which, was very quickly rebuilt and back in operation. Over the years, ownership of The mill changed ownership quite a few times through the years and, in 1970, was donated to the Hagley Foundation in 1970.
Picture: Robert T. Kinsey 07/19/2009
In 1848, a severe fire swept through the mill interior, which, was very quickly rebuilt and back in operation. Over the years, ownership of The mill changed ownership quite a few times through the years and, in 1970, was donated to the Hagley Foundation in 1970.


Pictures by: Robert T. Kinsey 07/19/2009 - In the years of multiple ownerships, the mill spent time as a cotton mill, a woolen mill, then a recreation center, and finally tbecame the Hagley Community House. Walker's Mill is visible across the Brandywine Creek.
Picture: Robert T. Kinsey 07/19/2009
In the years of multiple ownerships, the mill spent time as a cotton mill, a woolen mill, then a recreation center, and finally tbecame the Hagley Community House. Walker's Mill is visible across the Brandywine Creek.


Pictures by: Robert T. Kinsey 0719/2009 - The Summerville Manning Gallery is found in Breck’s Mill on the second floor. Also the Andre Harvey Studio is found there at 101 Stone Block Row, top floor. Both galleries specialize in 20th & 21st century art.
Picture: Robert T. Kinsey 0719/2009
The Summerville Manning Gallery is found in Breck’s Mill on the second floor. Also the Andre Harvey Studio is found there at 101 Stone Block Row, top floor. Both galleries specialize in 20th & 21st century art.


Pictures by: Robert T. Kinsey 07.19.2009 - The headrace to the mill, located in front of the mills tower/front facade.
Picture: Robert T. Kinsey 07.19.2009
The headrace to the mill, located in front of the mills tower/front facade.


Pictures by: Robert T. Kinsey 07/19/2009 - The Summerville Manning Gallery is found in Breck’s Mill on the second floor.
Picture: Robert T. Kinsey 07/19/2009
The Summerville Manning Gallery is found in Breck’s Mill on the second floor.


Pictures by: Robert T. Kinsey 07/19/2009 - Also the Andre Harvey Studio is found there at 101 Stone Block Row, top floor. Both galleries specialize in 20th & 21st century art.
Picture: Robert T. Kinsey 07/19/2009
Also the Andre Harvey Studio is found there at 101 Stone Block Row, top floor. Both galleries specialize in 20th & 21st century art.


Pictures by: Mike MacCarter 10/2005 ohiobarns.com - The mill ia a part of the Henry Clay Village, which in part belongs to the Hagley Museum Complex. GPS: Latitude: 39° 46.22N, Longitude: 75° 34.74W
Picture: Mike MacCarter 10/2005 ohiobarns.com
The mill ia a part of the Henry Clay Village, which in part belongs to the Hagley Museum Complex. GPS: Latitude: 39° 46.22N, Longitude: 75° 34.74W




"My darling has gone down to his garden of spices, where he will feed his sheep and gather lilies. I an his, and he is mine, as he feeds his sheep among the lilies."
Song of Solomon 6:2 & 3 CEV

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Directions:
South on Sh 100 Past Wintherthur, Montchanin to Greenville-Henry Clay area. Angle left on Sh 52/Kennett Pike, then left on Breck's Lane to Main St. The mill is near the Hagley Museum Complex
   
 
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