Much of the renovation took place during the summer and fall of 2007.  The following pictures, except as noted, are courtesy of Don and Joyce Andersen.

Bill and Carl Cook visit Beck’s Mill.  George Ridgeway and the Pritchett Brothers are also pictured.

Photo courtesy of Jim Beck

Photo courtesy of Jim Beck

Photo courtesy of Jim Beck

The renovation begins. A look at the west side of the mill. Preparations are underway for replacing the beams at the base of the mill building.

A look at the front of the mill building as the renovation begins.

And, a look from the southeast corner.

The next series of pictures also show the progress of the replacement of the beams at the base of the mill building.

Replacement of the siding begins.

Preparing for the removal of the waterwheel. Mud and silt has also been cleared from around the turbines.  One of the turbines actually began turning after the silt had been cleared away.  Portions of the flume have been removed.

The waterwheel is prepared for shipping to a fabricator for restoration.

Removal of the large gear from inside the mill for restoration.

Preparing the turbines for removal and shipping for restoration.

The water flume is loaded onto a trailer for transit to a fabricator for restoration.

Following are several photos showing work in progress on the mill building.

The next two photos show the mill building with the stain appliesd to the siding.

Silt that has accumlated in the reservoir over the years.

The Renovation