General Information History of Mills Richard Arkwright
The Daily Grind
From the Long Island history web site, read about a typical Grist Mill and saw mill and their affects on society during the early 1700’s from this article by staff writer, Bill Bleyer.
The Rittenhouse Mill
This article by Craig Whitford discusses America's first paper mill.
Slater Mill
Learn about the Slater Mill built and ran by Samuel Slater at the official web site of Slater Historic Mill.
Water Power
This student essay on the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution web site, discusses water power and its uses in mills.
Windmill History
Read the history of Windmills from this site by Mark Berry. It also includes links to more information about the topic. | 
