At the site of City Mills, the original turbines, installed in 1895 and 1897, produced electricity for street cars and are still in place in the Old Columbus Railroad Company powerhouse, the area's first hydroelectric station. Inside City Mills, a large waterpowered hurst frame (1908) still operates today and is believed to be the only one of its type within the South. The original dam at the Bibb Manufacturing Company supplied water to two powerhouses. One produced electricity, while the other turned a rope drive system which mechanically powered all the machinery in the initial Bibb Mill. This arrangement continued to operate a portion of the plant until it broke in 1954; the drive shaft and sheaves still remain.
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Very interesting building. For a B&W this turned out pretty good. It's too bad the water (or snow) was so white. I think lightening the picture a little would have brought out more detail.
Wow. I really like this one. The water adds so much interest. Your cepia tones are perfect. It's one that stands out even with so, so many entires. Good luck.
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