Manotick in Ottawa, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The Long Island Mill

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 10, 2017

1. The Long Island Mill Marker

Inscription.

An outstanding example of mill architecture in Ontario, this grist-mill was constructed by Thomas Langrell, an Ottawa contractor, for Moss K. Dickinson (1822-97) and Joseph M. Currier (1820-84), the owners of a nearby sawmill. The Long Island Mill began operation in 1860 with four sets of mill-stones driven by water-powered turbines manufactured in Ottawa. By the autumn of 1862 a woollen-mill had been added to this industrial complex, around which the community of Manotick developed. Dickinson acquired full interest in the mills in 1863 and the family retained ownership of the Long Island Mill until 1929. In 1972 this mill, the adjacent Dickinson House, and the original carriage-shed were purchased and restored by the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority.

Erected by Ontario Heritage Foundation, Ministry of Culture and Recreation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 45° 13.622′ N, 75° 40.982′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Ontario. It is in Manotick. Marker is on Dickinson Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5525 Dickinson Street, Ottawa ON K4M 1A2, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other

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markers are within walking distance of this marker. Carriage Shed / Hangar à chariots (here, next to this marker); A Square for All Time / Un place en permanence (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mill and Manotick / Le moulin et Manotick (within shouting distance of this marker); A Safety Valve and Power Source (within shouting distance of this marker); Dickinson Square and Manotick / La Place Dickinson et Manotick (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial Cenotaph (within shouting distance of this marker); Family Life / la vie familiale (within shouting distance of this marker); Dickinson House / Maison Dickinson (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ottawa.

Regarding The Long Island Mill. The Long Island Mill is more commonly known as the Watson Mill.

Also see . . . Watson's Mill, Manotick on YouTube. (Submitted on November 19, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

The Long Island Mill and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 10, 2017

2. The Long Island Mill and Marker

The Long Island Mill image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 10, 2017

3. The Long Island Mill

Riverside view

The Long Island Mill Heritage Building Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 10, 2017

4. The Long Island Mill Heritage Building Marker

Dam Backwater at Long Island Mill image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 10, 2017

5. Dam Backwater at Long Island Mill

Looking SE along the Rideau River

Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 240 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 19, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.