Old Stone Mill, Delta, Ontario
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It is believed that the original waterwheel, just slightly larger than this one, may be been in a "waterhouse"  a separately enclosed structure within the mill.  The door above the wheel speaks to this - it matched an Oliver Evan's design for a waterhouse.  One advantage of a waterhouse is the ability to heat the enclosed area to prevent the freezing of the wheel.

photo by: Ken W. Watson

It is believed that the original waterwheel, just slightly larger than this one, may be been in a "waterhouse" a separately enclosed structure within the mill. The door above the wheel speaks to this - it matched an Oliver Evan's design for a waterhouse. One advantage of a waterhouse is the ability to heat the enclosed area to prevent the freezing of the wheel.



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