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Property Features
Located on the south bank of Turton Creek, the East Arcadia Mill complex consists of a gristmill, schoolhouse (AHI No. 230533), storage shed (AHI No. 230534), and dam (AHI No. 230535). The gristmill and schoolhouse are located on the north side of Mill Road and the storage shed and small abandoned quarry are located on the south side.
The East Arcadia Mill, constructed in 1900 by millers Michael Stelmach and John Kamla, is a two-story side gable vernacular gristmill located on the south bank of Turton Creek.[1] Resting on a rubble stone foundation, the walls are clad in wood drop siding and corrugated metal covers the gable roof. A small gable monitor extends above the ridgeline on the north slope of the roof. The front (south) facade has three upper and three lower window openings, all of which have been covered with plywood painted to resemble the historic double-hung sash. The main entrance is slightly off center and consists of a pair of four-panel wood doors. A welded metal frame is located west of the entrance. A secondary entrance is located on the west (side) elevation and contains a pair of board and batten doors. An additional doorway to the north contains a single wood door. Signs on the west gable end read “Nutrena Feeds” and “East Arcadia Feed Mill.” The stone foundation is visible on the east (side) elevation above the dam. One four-over-four wood double-hung window remains on the first story and a modern sliding-sash unit is located near the northeast corner, while the remaining openings have been covered with plywood. A two-story shed roof portion extends on the north (rear) elevation, and the stone basement level is visible above the riverbank. Although interior access was not possible at the time of survey, the property is currently for sale and photographs available from the realtor indicate that the mill retains its historic layout and some interior equipment.
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TURTON CREEK AT MILL ROAD
230535
Located in Arcadia, Trempealeau County
