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Lidtke Mill

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Built
  
1857

Opened
  
1857

Added to NRHP
  
11 April 1977

NRHP Reference #
  
77000518

Area
  
8,094 m²

Lidtke Mill wwwscenicusanetimagesMY08LidtkeMillPDjpg

Location
  
SR 157 Lime Springs, Iowa

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Lidtke Mill is a historic site on the Upper Iowa River located in the "Old Town" area of Lime Springs, Iowa. It is part of the 10-acre Lidtke Park.

At one time, it not only milled grains but also provided hydroelectric power to surrounding communities. The footprints of a worker nearly electrocuted there can still be seen in the floor of the control room. The mill is now open as a museum. From time to time, events such as the Buckwheat Festival are held at site.

References

Lidtke Mill Wikipedia