The Wellesley Mill was erected in 1856 by the Doering Brothers as a flour mill. The original 2 ½ story structure (back portion) was enlarged around 1910 with the addition of a third-storey and the entire front portion. The actual structure is of composed of massive timbers, which are mortise-and-tenon-jointed together with brick infill (known as half-timbering), and is set on stone foundation walls 2 ½ feet thick. As such, it is rather rare as most existing grist mills in south-western Ontario are constructed either of stone or brick. Rather amazing too, are the turned columns (1' in diameter) on the main floor.
Changes in technology over the years have seen the mill shift from waterpower, to steam, and finally to electricity. Remarkably, however, the original structure and function have been almost completely maintained.
Changes in technology over the years have seen the mill shift from waterpower, to steam, and finally to electricity. Remarkably, however, the original structure and function have been almost completely maintained.