I stumbled upon Jeliff Mill in New Canaan, CT, while driving to the Bartlett Arboretum last week.
Moving in closer, focusing on the waterfall.
A side view of the waterfall. Water typically comes over the top of water wheels and falls on the far side.
Water landing at the waterfall’s base, note the ripples as water goes over the falls.
This building is somebody’s home designed to look like a mill house. We’ll let it slide that the water wheel is out of scale.
Very nice!
Because the architect made the building fit the surroundings and the development’s theme; I thought Jeliff Mill was an old mill.
For more information, read this article about the Jeliff Mill Historic District. The old building was removed to make way for the housing development.
A fun picture with yours truly.
Next time you’re in New Canaan, CT, enjoy the view of Jeliff Mill. Please note that the mill and waterfall are private property.
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Actually looking at the delivery chute you will see that the water would have to go down on the dam side. (it is too low to deliver so that the wheel turns away at the top). The water would pass down between the dam and the wheel and thenprovide an extra push as it passes under the wheel. This setup is called an undershot water-wheel. It is actually more effective than the commonly seen overshot wheel.
How about that! I learned something new today. Thanks for sharing Mark.