T. R. Pugh Memorial Park (or The Old Mill) is a re-creation of an 1880s era water-powered grist mill located in North Little Rock, Arkansas. It was used in the opening scenes of the movie classic Gone With The Wind. In 2010, the site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The park was built in 1933 by Justin Matthews and named in honor of Thomas R. Pugh, of Portland, Arkansas, who was a close friend and benefactor of Matthews. The architect for the park and the mill was Frank Carmean with artist Dionicio Rodriguez serving as sculptor of the concrete work to simulate wooden, iron, and steel structures.[2]
In the present day, the Old Mill serves as the backdrop for weddings and portrait photography.[3][failed verification]
In 2008, the roof was set on fire, but no permanent damage resulted.[4]
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Pulaski County, Arkansas
- Plaque #44726 on Open Plaques
References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "The Old Mill". City of North Little Rock. Archived from the original on May 27, 2010. Retrieved November 4, 2012.
- ^ "Roundtop Station". McLaren, Christie. Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. Archived from the original on January 17, 2013. Retrieved August 18, 2012.
- ^ "Old Mill Fire Causes Little Damage". Littlerock.about.com. Retrieved January 9, 2013.
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