Jackson Mill
Collection: Eugene Armbruster Drawings and Photographs
Date: 1923
Material: Black and white photograph Dimension:
4.5 x 3.5 inches; 400 dpi
Creator: Eugene L. Armbruster
Identifier: aql:29806 ela-004918 ela-004918.tif
Description: Jackson Mill - Site of the old Jacksons Grist Mill (aka Jackson Tide Mill) on the east side of Bowery Bay Road (94th St.) at North Beach at the Bridge. The mill extended out into the water from the where the boats are to the right. Cornelius Luyster laid the foundation for the Mill in 1668. It had a succession of owners and was called: Kip’s Mill, Fish’s Mill and Jackson Mill. The latter was in memory of its last owner, Samuel Jackson. The mill operated until 1870, and was still standing in 1881. The Abraham Rapelye (Rapalje) House is in the Distance on 94th St. on High Ground.
Creator :
Eugene L. Armbruster
Date :
1923
Summary/Description :
Jackson Mill - Site of the old Jacksons Grist Mill (aka Jackson Tide Mill) on the east side of Bowery Bay Road (94th St.) at North Beach at the Bridge. The mill extended out into the water from the where the boats are to the right. Cornelius Luyster laid the foundation for the Mill in 1668. It had a succession of owners and was called: Kip’s Mill, Fish’s Mill and Jackson Mill. The latter was in memory of its last owner, Samuel Jackson. The mill operated until 1870, and was still standing in 1881. The Abraham Rapelye (Rapalje) House is in the Distance on 94th St. on High Ground.
Subject :
Buildings; Water mills
Rights :
Public domain
Coverage :
94th Street, East Elmhurst, Queens, NY
Type :
Black and white photograph
Format :
Black and white photograph; 4.5 x 3.5 inches; 400 dpi
Identifier :
aql:29806 ela-004918 ela-004918.tif
Subject:
Buildings; Water mills
Buildings; Water mills
Rights Notice
Public domain
Public domain
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