Williamsville Water Mill Complex Explained

Williamsville Water Mill Complex
Location:56 and 60 Spring St., Williamsville, New York
Coordinates:42.9638°N -78.7447°W
Built:1827
Architect:Smith, Oziel
Architecture:Federal
Added:September 22, 1983
Refnum:83001675

Williamsville Water Mill Complex is a historic mill located at Williamsville in Erie County, New York. It was built originally as a sawmill in 1801, substantially enlarged in 1827, and operated in that capacity until 1903. Also on the site was the Water-Lime Works and Williamsville Cement Company mills, which were later converted to gristmills. After 1908, the mills were used for apple cider production. The complex is a rare surviving example of a water-powered seat of local industry in Western New York.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

In 2014, Sweet Jenny's Ice Cream renovated and moved into the mill, where they continue to draw business from those visiting Glen Park.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cultural Resource Information System (CRIS). New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Searchable database. 2016-07-01. Note: This includes Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Williamsville Water Mill Complex . 2016-07-01 . Claire L. Ross. PDF. August 1983. and Accompanying 10 photographs
  2. News: McNeil . Harold . Historic Williamsville Water Mill sold to Sweet Jenny's owners . 21 June 2021 . Buffalo News . 28 July 2016.