File:Ye Olde Towne Mille at Main and Mill Streets in New London, Connecticut - DPLA - 80ac758f87052519ee2f179d653a93a8.jpg

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Ye Olde Towne Mille at Main and Mill Streets in New London, Connecticut (

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Department of Commerce. Bureau of Public Roads. 8/20/1949-4/1/1967

Title

Ye Olde Towne Mille at Main and Mill Streets in New London, Connecticut

Description

Original caption: Ye Olde Towne Mille at Main and Mill Streets in New London, Connecticut. Founded and built by John Winthrop, later governor of the colonies. The establishment of a mill was of prime importance, therefore, on the 10th day of November, 1650, a town meeting was held to arrange a system of cooperation with Mr. Winthrop in establishing a mill to grind corn and meal for the little colony. Sixteen persons were said to have been present. On back of envelope - cross index - Mills. State: Connecticut

Date

1896-01-01/1963-12-31

Collection

National Archives at College Park - Still Pictures
Parent institution	National Archives at College Park
Location	College Park , United States of America
Coordinates	39° 00′ 02.16″ N, 76° 57′ 34.7″ W
Website	www.archives.gov/college-park/photographs
Authority file	: Q59661040 NAID: 31

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DPLA identifier: 80ac758f87052519ee2f179d653a93a8
National Archives Identifier: 135801964

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