Out in Rockford, there is a stunning, living Victorian village. It is a gorgeous testament to our past. There are many great parts to the Midway Village, but one of the greatest is the Millhouse.

This beautiful old mill is located on the edge of the Museum’s Severin Lake.
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It is a replica of an operating water-powered machine shop.
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Since there is no flowing water in Severin Lake to drive the wheel, electric pumps are used to deliver water to the sluice.
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But this is a testament to this area, where manufacturing relied on water power.
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It is gorgeous and romantic in every season.
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