CHESTER SPRINGS, PA — The Mill at Anselma held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, July 13, 2024, to mark the completion of its waterwheel restoration. This achievement was made possible through the support of donors, volunteers, and restoration experts from Martin Dustless Blasting, The Carboline Company, and James Hudson Painting. The restoration is a pivotal step in preparing for the America’s 250th celebration.
Originally built by Samuel Lightfoot and known as Lightfoot Mill, the mill featured a wooden waterwheel. In 1906, Miller Allen Simmers upgraded it to a metal wheel from the Fitz Water Wheel Company. The latest refurbishment ensures the waterwheel’s functionality for another 20 years.
The Mill at Anselma, established in 1747, is a National Historic Landmark. It operates as a non-profit historic site along Pickering Creek in Chester Springs, PA. The 22-acre site offers a glimpse into Chester County’s industrial history, showcasing original Colonial-Era equipment from the late 1700s to the mid-1900s.
The Mill is open to the public and hosts educational and entertaining events on weekends from April through December at 1730 Conestoga Road, Chester Springs.
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