National Register of Historic Places

Busti Mill

Busti, Chautauqua County, New York
Listed
July 22, 1976
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
76001208

About this property

Busti Mill, also known as the Old Mill, is a historic grist mill located at Busti in Chautauqua County, New York, USA. It was built in 1839 and remained in operation until around 1959 or 1960. In the later years, the mill was rented out and used sporadically, and the exact closing date is undetermined. The town of Busti deeded the mill to the Busti Historical Society on December 29, 1972. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The mill is part of the Busti Grist Mill & Historical Society Museum, and is open for the town's annual apple festival and by appointment.

Location

Busti, Chautauqua County, New York
42.03388, -79.28092

Categories

INDUSTRY
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Busti Mill listed on the National Register?

Busti Mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 22, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Busti Mill?

Busti Mill is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Busti Mill?

The period of significance for Busti Mill is recorded as the industrial era.

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