Montana,

         If you want an 18th source it's Oliver Evan's  "Young Millwright
and Miller's Apprentice . . ." (title approximate).  I don't know if it's
been reprinted or if it's just available on microfilm/disk.

         Many agricultural colleges, manufacturers associations, or similar
entities published design and construction manuals during the 19th century.

         There are also some photographic collections of restored/still
standing mills (Zimiles-Early American Mills) you might use also.

         Tom


At 11:00 AM 10/18/04 -0700, you wrote:
>I am involved in the relocation and excavation of a water-powered 19th
>century flour and grain mill which burned down in the 1860's near Salem,
>Oregon. This site is adjacent to a newer mill which may be constructed in
>part of salvaged materials from the burned mill. I am trying to gather
>sources which can help me to determine(if possible) the typical structural
>and technological design these mills had, i.e. what was the necessary
>geography for such mills, how big were they, what was the manner of their
>construction, and what we can expect to find in terms of material remains?
>Also of interest is how and where mill workers of this period lived.
>
>This project is in its infancy so even general information would probably
>be useful. I thank you kindly for your time and consideration
>
>Montana M. Long
>University of Oregon Graduate Teaching Fellow
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