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Schematic of 19th century grist mill technology

Drawing of revolutionary technology installed in the early 1820s by Rees Sheneman which allowed for continuous production in grist mills. He incorporated these new devices into the existing power train system, leaving the original Lightfoot technology untouched.

Historic wooden device in 18th century grist mill

Photograph of a portion of the labor-saving elevators and conveyors shown in the drawing (see no. 6, at left) that eliminated the need to carry grain between the different floors in the Mill.

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