Mill Details

Stein Mill

Berks Co. | Pennsylvania | USA
Known Dates: 1857
Township: Greenwich Twp.
Watersource: Mill Creek.

Location / Directions

Stein Mill

North of Kutztown on Pa 737 about 2-2.5 miles, between Long Dam Road and Kutz Mill Road along Mill Creek.

Verse for Thought
"The Lord God has told us what is right and what He demands: see that justice is done, let mercy be your first concern, and humbly obey your God."
({Micah 6:8 CEV})
Stein Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 11/05/2006

The 3.5 story tan & grey sandstone mill structure measures about 37'X 48' in area.

Stein Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 11/05/2006

The Federal style mill was built in 1857 by Adam Stein. It is the third mill on the site, as earlier mills were owned and operated by Kremer and Laab.

Stein Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 11/05/2006

Adam Stein also operated a nearby Stein's Distillery and built Stein's Tavern on Pa 737 toward Kutztown. A stone cabin used for many years as a warehouse for the rye whiskey distillery and believed to have been the oldest building in the township is no longer standing.

Stein Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 11/05/2006

The mill hss been placed on the National Rigister of Historic Places. The mill now operates occasionally as a antique gallery. Seek permission before taking pictures other than from the roadway/highway.

 
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