Mill Details

Laudenslager's Mill

Lehigh Co. | Pennsylvania | USA
Known Dates: C. 1831
Township: Lower Macungie Twp.
Watersource: Little Lehigh Creek
Location / Directions

Laudenslager's Mill

The mill was located along on Mill Race Road, between Lower Macungie Road & Indian Creek Road, paralleling Pa 9/NE Extension of Pa. Turnpike in Lower Macungie Twp.

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Laudenslager's Mill
Jim Miller 06/30/2007

Built in 1831 by Conrad Neumeyer. The mill changed ownership more than once over the years, but in 1909 was known as Laudenslager's Mill.

Laudenslager's Mill
Jim Miller 06/30/2007

Was also once operated under the name of M. M. Laudenslager Roller Mills. Apparently rollers had been added and it was known for its flour production.

Laudenslager's Mill
Jim MIller 06/30/2007

It was the last of the old mills to operate in Lower Macungie, Harry Laudenslager grinding feed still using water power until operations ceased in 1958. It is referred to as a split-level mill, as some windows are positioned on a half-floor arrangement.

Laudenslager's Mill
Jim Miller 06/30/2007

The 40'X 60' limestone/sandstone mill is a full 3 stories in height plus an attic. A 12'X 16" overshot wheel was powered by the little Lehigh Creek waters to turn the buhrstones and later the roller mills.

Laudenslager's Mill
Jim Miller 06/30/2007

A very large sack hoist/catshead adorns the peak on the front of the mill. The photo shows a little of its construction.

Laudenslager's Mill
Jim Miller 06/30/2007

Also known as Bartholemew's Mill for a later owner of the same name, although, quite possibly not the current owner.

 
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