BridesMill was originally constructed as a Grist Mill by the Frame brothers in the early 1900's.  It was given its current name by the new owners; to date, we don't know whether the mill ever had a proper name. After serving as a gristmill for some years, it was converted into a Sawmill, although the original grist milling equipment was retained; and it appears that the mill may have done double duty.  It was later converted into a residence, although much of the equipment - including the turbine - remains. Currently only a few photos of the property are here - these pages will soon reflect as much of the Mill's history as we can dig up.
Click here for the BridesMill photo album
Click here for the BridesMill photo album

BridesMill is named after Bridgit - your choice of the Celtic Goddess or the Saint ;-). Triple Goddess of the Forge and Hearth, Inspiration and Poetry, and Healing, Herbs and Midwifery - as a Saint, she is venerated as the patroness of smith craft, poetry, and healing (funny coincidence, that...). 
Links of Regional, Historical, and Etymological interest: 
Bobs & Crow Lake Property Owner's Association

Genealogical Resources
Historical County Map
Soil Survey
The Ontario Railway History Page
Land O' Lakes- incl history, recreation, etc etc

Flora & Fauna

Endangered Species: 
Black Rat Snake
Blunt-lobed Woodsia
other at-risk species

 

Links last verified: 16 Nov 2000

© BridesMill 2002

Last Edited 31 January 2002