Mabry Mill, Blue Ridge Parkway
The tourism folks say that Mabry Mill is one of the most photographed stops on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is a tranquil and charming spot.
If the mill were built in today’s world, it would probably be considered “light industrial” development, it would have to be in an area zoned appropriately, and since it makes use of existing water and stream runoff, it would no doubt be subject to a fair amount of environmental regulation.
An old family homestead… one of thousands dotting America’s roadsides.
As my wife says, “just because it’s old doesn’t make it history.”
So true.
Do you save it? Or do you let it go? Fix it up, or tear it down?
Here’s an important story, and an important milestone in the American historical landscape: the restoration of General Lee’s Headquarters at the Gettysburg battlefield.
This is an important case study in preservation.
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