When I was out hunting covered bridges this summer, I went in search of the Blow-Me-Down Bridge, which I found and photographed. In my travels, I saw signs for the Blow-Me-Down Mill. It was a busy day and I didn’t take time to go check it out.
Later, I remembered the mill and decided to do a search on it. Only then did I realize what a mistake I’d made. Recently, I was in the area and went searching for it. It was on the main road but not well marked. This means I drove around for 20 minutes passing it twice before I found it. I’m glad I came in the fall because I imagine if the tree on the left had all of its leaves, we’d not be able to see the stonework on the mill.
The bridge and mill take their name for being located on the Blow-Me-Down Brook. I have no idea how the brook acquired that name. “(Well,) blow me down” is an idiom someone might say when you have just told them something surprising, shocking, or unexpected. I remember Popeye said this in the old cartoons.
What a lovely scene! It looks as though the building may still be in use?
It’s owned by the National Park Service, but I don’t think it’s in use. It’s part of the Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park. Cornish would be a long drive for you, but if you’re in the area on a nice day, it’s a wonderful place to walk around! The mill itself was designed by the famous New York firm of McKim, Mead, and White, for wealthy landowner Charles Beaman, who founded the Cornish Art Colony.
Thank you for all of the information. I cwas wondering also.
My husband and I don’t mind driving a few hours for a scenic day trip. We’ll have to put Blow-Me-Down Mill on our list.
You can also visit St. Gaudens Historical Site.
I had to Google it. Thanks for the suggestion!
We went a few years ago and really enjoyed it.
I see there is a comment with all kinds of information. Cornish and Windsor, VT are pretty areas.
Yes, they are. My husband and I have been in those areas on our travels through the state.
That photo was worth the effort.
Thank yuo – Most definitely.
Pretty scenery and yes….Popeye says that when surprised and chuckles after. Good reminder 😃
Thank you so much. Yes, I haven’t seen an old Popeye cartoon in a long time.
True that! Maybe Popeye like Garfield are no longer hip to be watched by new generation kids as they now love the more high tech stuff.
Beautiful shot, Chris! I love to walk around there at the park.
Thank you. I’ve only been to the park once but really enjoyed it.
Very picturesque and using renewable energy for centuries. Thanks for taking the time to hunt that place.
Thank you so much. It was worth the effort.
I remember Popeye saying that with a giggle after.
Nice view of the Mill that didn’t want to be found.
Have a beautiful day my friend.
What a lovely scene – you can see the structure very clearly!
Thank you. It’s a beautiful spot.
What a beauty, and what a great name, too! Glad you were able to go back and photograph it, Chris.
I was glad I went back too. Thank you, Lois.
What a wonderful place to live! Milling what? I’d love to live there.
I’m not quite sure what they milled. There was not a lot of information on it.
Thank you for returning to bring us this sight! The views Blow Me Down with their beauty. You live in a gorgeous area Chris!
Thank you, Sandra. It’s always worth the efforts to discover places like this. Have a great evening.
such a beautiful scenery!
Thank you. It’s a nice spot.
what a lovely sight! so glad you were able to capture it 😊
Oh thank you so much. I really appreciate it.
This is a truly beautiful place. I love the stonework on the building. The autumn setting seems like a perfect time for this photo. I like looking through the trees to see the building. Nice work!
Thank you. I want to go back in summer and explore around it a bit more. This area has so much to offer.
It would be great to see a side by side comparison from the same angle. Looking forward to the results from your next adventure there.