Speechless Sunday (almost!): Passing by 150 years past.

Speechless Sunday (almost!): 150 years past.

Spending a weekend in Tooele, Utah visiting family, my husband Mike and I came across the historic Benson Grist Mill while on the way to a BBQ in Stansbury Park. The mill is open from April through November for tours and special holiday events during the year.

The best time in my opinion to visit is the Pumpkin Walk, held this year October 12, 13, 2012 ~ 10am - 8pm and is FREE to the public! The whimsical decorations and activities are a sure treat for the young ones.

We passed by 150 years of the past in mere seconds.

Happy Sunday everyone!

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19 Comments on Speechless Sunday (almost!): Passing by 150 years past.

JUN
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It looks like it is in perfect condition.  Is it still in operation.  We have a small river (stream) in the Village called Mill River because of the mills that were once on it.
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I bet that would be fun in October and learning about those 150 years of history that you passed by.
11:32am • #2
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Wanda, these old historic buildings are so kewl to see and photograph!    It does look good for 150 years old!
11:34am • #3
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Love the picture and it looks like it has been kept in good condition, thank you for sharing.
11:56am • #4
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Wamda.

What a gorgeous shot, I am admiring the horizontal slats in the building, and I can't help but think of all the care that went into building that, which is in my mind, why it still standing today.  A
2:40pm • #5
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Liz, It looked like it was not a working mill when we stopped. Looked like they were doing sone work to it though!

Teral, The October Pumpkin Walk is a blast! 

Joan, It was in pretty bad shape until it was refurbished. It is on their web site.

Bud & Beth, It is maintained now and the rest of the grounds are immaculate!

Alexandra, It is a simple but intriguing 4-story building. I would loved to have seen it in its heydey!
4:32pm • #6
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Wanda, places like this wake so many of our senses, and cause our minds to wander in our wonder of days gone by.
4:58pm • #7
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Great history in this building.  Is this teh original site, and if so, where did the river go.
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Bill, The river is still there. I took another shot...http://activerain.com/blogsview/3353047/speechless-sunday-almost-passing-by-150-years-past-#11733535
5:58pm • #9
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What a gorgeous place Wanda. It must be so beautiful in the fall. Bet that building has stories to tell.
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Wanda, I love these kinds of buildings. The history, the stories, the untold happenings which took place here are amazing.

Cal
7:07pm • #11
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Al & Peggy, It would be amazing to know the history and especially the people!

Cal, It does hold significance for the Tooele area...love old mills too!
8:11pm • #12
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I love touring old buildings and getting the history of the home and the area. It gives you a good glimpse in to our past and what they had to do to survive.
11:44am • #13
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Me too Todd, This mill and area is chock full of history and life way back when!
12:08pm • #14
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Wanda,

Whenever I see historic buildings I try to imagine the time when they were "new." :)

Steve
11:03pm • #15
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Steve, I wonder what a day in the life of a mill worker would be like. Hard, I'm sure!
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Wanda,

Congratulations. Your post is now featured in "Observances and Celebrations." :)

Steve
11:14pm • #17
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Wanda,

I also think about life in the town and interactions among the people. :)

Steve
11:16pm • #18
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The Benson Mill is still a bustling place that teaches a bit of history to all visitors by making it fun. Thank you Steve for the feature in "Observances and Celebrations." 
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