Mill Details

Yardley Grist Mill

Bucks Co. | Pennsylvania | USA
Known Dates: 1769
Township: Lower Makefield Twp.
Watersource: Mill pond --Delaware River

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Yardley Grist Mill

Across from Lake Afton back up against the D. & L. Trail/Delaware Canal Towpath on the NE corner of North Main Street and West Afton Ave. in the village of Yardley, Pa.




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Yardley Grist Mill
Jim Miller 10/1992

An imposing grist mill of large proportions. The main structure is 30'x50', 3 stories in height of which 2 lower stories are stuccoed fieldstone and the upper story is frame. The addition of a 3 story 25'x40' stuccoed stone/frame section makes for a large "L" shaped mill. Originally built by Thomas Yardley for whom the town is named. As of the time of this photo, it was a collection of shops and offices. Prior to this, it was used by the Cold Spring Bleachery.

Yardley Grist Mill
Jim Miller 07/05/2007

By 2007, the stucco had been removered from the entire mill portions, including the additions, to reveal the beautiful fieldstone.

Yardley Grist Mill
Jim Miller 07/05/2007

The rear of the mill on the southside containing the frame two story addition, probably used for storage when the mill operated.

Yardley Grist Mill
Jim Miller 07/05/2007

The rear of the mill, the main mill structure on the left and the north wing on the right.

Yardley Grist Mill
Jim Miller 07/05/2007

The rear of the north wing with the D. & L. Trail/Delaware Canal Towpath a 180 degree turn from this view.

Yardley Grist Mill
Jim Miller 07/05/2007

The end and front of the north wing with the front on the far right above the plum tree.GPS: 40' 14.61'N, 74' 50.33'W Ele. 56'/17 meters Trenton West Quadrangle

Yardley Grist Mill
Jim Miller 07/05/2007

The plaques dating the building. The 1769 original building date by Thomas Yardley and the 1901 rebuild by the C. M. CO. This may be when it was the Cold Spring Bleachery.

Yardley Grist Mill
Jim Miller 07/05/2007

Todays useage of the mill inludes: Jammer Doors, Weidel Realors, Ki Martial Arts, Total Wellness Studios/Yoga Love and perhaps more. The mill lies near the intersection of N.Main Street/Pa 32 and E. Afton Ave. The D. & L. Trail/Delaware Canal Towpath lies behind the mill.

 
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