Peter Keller (Kehler) Mill
Lehigh Co. | Pennsylvania | USA
Watersource: Little Lehigh Creek.
Peter Keller (Kehler) Mill
Pa.309 north of Center Valley for 8-9 miles, take Pa.29 south 2 miles to Farr Rd.(CR39087 to the left 1/2 mile to mill on right.
An 1806 grist mill built by Peter Kehler (German spelling) along Little Lehigh Cr. just outside the north end of Emmaus Boro.
Catshead (sack hoist) close-up of the Peter Kehler/Farrs Mill submitted by Renee Stitt, current owner of the mill.
Side view of now private residence on a snowy day in November 1987.
The 35x45 foot limestone mill boasts 2.5 stories.
The rear of the mill sports a screened in upper back porch over an open lower porch.
Millstone yard ornament
A view of the 3rd story millworking and gearing.
The smaller catshead has the following written on it: Gebaut vohn Peter Kehler 1806.
Wide shot of attic
Wide shot of 2nd floor showing massive summer beam (12"x12"x40') and original wide plank flooring.