Terrace Mill

History

The Terrace Mill
The first mill on the site was built in 1870 by William Moses and brothers John and George Wheeler. In 1895 the mill operation was dismantled and moved to Brooten, to be near the railroad. The present flour mill and Keystone Arch Bridge were constructed in 1903 by J. M. Danials, who sold it to Gustav Anderson in 1910 along with the general store. In 1920 Peter Takken purchased the mill and ran it until 1948. In 1950 a new owner converted it to millwork and made church furniture until it was abandoned in 1967. Title passed to the Glacial Ridge Trail Association in 1974 and to Chippewa Falls Township in 1975. In March 1979 The Terrace Mill Foundation was organized and purchased the mill and adjoining property. The Terrace Mill District was placed on the National Registry of Historic Places in July, 1979. One year later in July, 1980 the Foundation became the owner of the Keystone Arch Bridge.

Original equipment remaining in the mill includes the metal penstock and metal-encased turbine (estimated original horsepower: 40), main drive shaft and belt system, and some wooden flour spouting.

27165 Old Mill Pond Road, Terrace, MN 56334

Terrace Mill Present Day - Inside the Mill

Museum & Gift Shop

Walk in the door, on the first floor of the Mill.

Visit the counter for museum admission and gift purchases	Museum Located on the Chippewa River, the Terrace Mill itself is a wonderful setting for all ages interested in exploring the grounds of a beautiful historic site. Our exhibits introduce the lives and events that help to reveal how past history shapes present day aspects. Museum admission: just $1.00! Gift Shop Open during museum hours and for seasonal events. We know that you have no end of shopping opportunities, so we carry products you are not likely to find elsewhere. Original regional art and unique crafts interspersed with ornaments and a selection of books relating to the history and local culture of the Terrace Mill Historic District. Your purchases help support Terrace Mill restoration and maintenance projects.

Wheeler Gallery

Museum admission will allow you access to the entire Mill. The Wheeler Gallery is located on the 3rd floor.

Moondance Inn I Jana Thornton	Wheeler Gallery The gallery is named for George Wheeler, who was one of the founders of Terrace and one of the original millers. The trek to the third floor Wheeler Art Gallery will reward you with this year's photo exhibit, "Celebration of the Common." Works by Jana Thornton of Terrace. Visit the event page for more info on the show, Celebration of the Common. The gallery features a different art show every year. Previous activities included juried art, photography contests and exhibits.

Lee Paulson Pioneer Playhouse

The Lee Paulson Pioneer Playhouse is located on the 2nd floor of the Terrace Mill.

Tantrums the premiere performance in the newly dubbed playhouse	The Lee Paulson Pioneer Playhouse The board met for dinner with Lee Paulson at the Terrace Store Company at 6:00 p.m. on October 1, 2005 for a dedication ceremony of the newly dubbed, "Lee Paulson Pioneer Playhouse". The Terrace Mill Foundation Board of Directors wishes to recognize Mr. Paulson for his significant contributions to theater arts in the community. This dedication ceremony preceded the Michael Shaeffer's "Tantrums" performance at the Lee Paulson Pioneer Playhouse. The playhouse resides on the second floor of the Terrace Mill. Future productions will include those directed by Lee Paulson.

New! Terrace Mill History DVD

View this DVD on the first floor of the Mill.

History of the Mill DVD timeline, history and present day	History on DVD This DVD details Terrace Mill History. Beginning in 1870, highlights include the beginnings of the mill, dam and town, the story of milling, the mill today and a tour through the area. The video is used at the mill to acquaint visitors with the history of Terrace and milling. Funded in part by a grant from the Minnesota Historical Society. The following were involved in the DVD production: Robert Greenfield (Research, photography and script writing) Mary Henriksen (Research, confirmation of historical data) Dorothy Johnson (Research, verification of data) Jana Thornton (Graphics, animations and original music) Jeff Thornton (Narration) Faythe Mills (DVD author)