Dennis Scholl, vice president of the Hellertown Historical Society, shows the hopper and the millstone for grain Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in the historic Heller-Wagner Grist Mill in Hellertown. The mill has been officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation, confirmed in Aug. 2025 by the National Park Service, recognizes the site’s architectural, cultural and historical significance dating to the mid-18th century. The mill was built in 1761 by Simon Heller and later owned by Christopher “Stoffel” Wagner. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
The historic Heller-Wagner Grist Mill, seen Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Hellertown, has been officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation, confirmed in Aug. 2025 by the National Park Service, recognizes the site’s architectural, cultural and historical significance dating to the mid-18th century. The mill was built in 1761 by Simon Heller and later owned by Christopher “Stoffel” Wagner. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
The historic Heller-Wagner Grist Mill, seen Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Hellertown, has been officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation, confirmed in Aug. 2025 by the National Park Service, recognizes the site’s architectural, cultural and historical significance dating to the mid-18th century. The mill was built in 1761 by Simon Heller and later owned by Christopher “Stoffel” Wagner. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
The historic Heller-Wagner Grist Mill, seen Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Hellertown, has been officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation, confirmed in Aug. 2025 by the National Park Service, recognizes the site’s architectural, cultural and historical significance dating to the mid-18th century. The mill was built in 1761 by Simon Heller and later owned by Christopher “Stoffel” Wagner. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
The historic Heller-Wagner Grist Mill, seen Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Hellertown, has been officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation, confirmed in Aug. 2025 by the National Park Service, recognizes the site’s architectural, cultural and historical significance dating to the mid-18th century. The mill was built in 1761 by Simon Heller and later owned by Christopher “Stoffel” Wagner. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
The miller’s house is next to the historic Heller-Wagner Grist Mill site and home to Hellertown Historical Society on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Hellertown. The mill has been officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation, confirmed in Aug. 2025 by the National Park Service, recognizes the site’s architectural, cultural and historical significance dating to the mid-18th century. The mill was built in 1761 by Simon Heller and later owned by Christopher “Stoffel” Wagner. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
The historic Heller-Wagner Grist Mill, seen Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Hellertown, has been officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation, confirmed in Aug. 2025 by the National Park Service, recognizes the site’s architectural, cultural and historical significance dating to the mid-18th century. The mill was built in 1761 by Simon Heller and later owned by Christopher “Stoffel” Wagner. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Dennis Scholl, vice president of the Hellertown Historical Society, shows what milled corn would have looked like in the historic Heller-Wagner Grist Mill on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Hellertown. The mill has been officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation, confirmed in Aug. 2025 by the National Park Service, recognizes the site’s architectural, cultural and historical significance dating to the mid-18th century. The mill was built in 1761 by Simon Heller and later owned by Christopher “Stoffel” Wagner. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Vignettes show different eras of life including a parlor, pharmacy and corner store Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in the historic Heller-Wagner Grist Mill in Hellertown. The mill has been officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation, confirmed in Aug. 2025 by the National Park Service, recognizes the site’s architectural, cultural and historical significance dating to the mid-18th century. The mill was built in 1761 by Simon Heller and later owned by Christopher “Stoffel” Wagner. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
The miller’s house is next to the historic Heller-Wagner Grist Mill site and home to Hellertown Historical Society on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Hellertown. The mill has been officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation, confirmed in Aug. 2025 by the National Park Service, recognizes the site’s architectural, cultural and historical significance dating to the mid-18th century. The mill was built in 1761 by Simon Heller and later owned by Christopher “Stoffel” Wagner. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Vignettes show different eras of life including a parlor, pharmacy and corner store Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in the historic Heller-Wagner Grist Mill in Hellertown. The mill has been officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation, confirmed in Aug. 2025 by the National Park Service, recognizes the site’s architectural, cultural and historical significance dating to the mid-18th century. The mill was built in 1761 by Simon Heller and later owned by Christopher “Stoffel” Wagner. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
A look a the milling wheel’s shaft in the historic Heller-Wagner Grist Mill on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Hellertown. The mill has been officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation, confirmed in Aug. 2025 by the National Park Service, recognizes the site’s architectural, cultural and historical significance dating to the mid-18th century. The mill was built in 1761 by Simon Heller and later owned by Christopher “Stoffel” Wagner. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
A look a the milling wheel’s shaft in the historic Heller-Wagner Grist Mill on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Hellertown. The mill has been officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation, confirmed in Aug. 2025 by the National Park Service, recognizes the site’s architectural, cultural and historical significance dating to the mid-18th century. The mill was built in 1761 by Simon Heller and later owned by Christopher “Stoffel” Wagner. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
A stone wall shows the history of a possible door and flooring in the historic Heller-Wagner Grist Mill on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Hellertown. The mill has been officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation, confirmed in Aug. 2025 by the National Park Service, recognizes the site’s architectural, cultural and historical significance dating to the mid-18th century. The mill was built in 1761 by Simon Heller and later owned by Christopher “Stoffel” Wagner. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
A look at the early residence of Simon Heller (circa 1750) on the historic Heller-Wagner Grist Mill site Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Hellertown. The mill has been officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation, confirmed in Aug. 2025 by the National Park Service, recognizes the site’s architectural, cultural and historical significance dating to the mid-18th century. The mill was built in 1761 by Simon Heller and later owned by Christopher “Stoffel” Wagner. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
The historic Heller-Wagner Grist Mill, seen Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Hellertown, has been officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation, confirmed in Aug. 2025 by the National Park Service, recognizes the site’s architectural, cultural and historical significance dating to the mid-18th century. The mill was built in 1761 by Simon Heller and later owned by Christopher “Stoffel” Wagner. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
A look at the early residence of Simon Heller (circa 1750) on the historic Heller-Wagner Grist Mill site Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Hellertown. The mill has been officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation, confirmed in Aug. 2025 by the National Park Service, recognizes the site’s architectural, cultural and historical significance dating to the mid-18th century. The mill was built in 1761 by Simon Heller and later owned by Christopher “Stoffel” Wagner. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Vignettes show different eras of life including a parlor, pharmacy and corner store Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in the historic Heller-Wagner Grist Mill in Hellertown. The mill has been officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation, confirmed in Aug. 2025 by the National Park Service, recognizes the site’s architectural, cultural and historical significance dating to the mid-18th century. The mill was built in 1761 by Simon Heller and later owned by Christopher “Stoffel” Wagner. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Dennis Scholl, vice president of the Hellertown Historical Society, demonstrates a handmill Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in the historic Heller-Wagner Grist Mill in Hellertown. The mill has been officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation, confirmed in Aug. 2025 by the National Park Service, recognizes the site’s architectural, cultural and historical significance dating to the mid-18th century. The mill was built in 1761 by Simon Heller and later owned by Christopher “Stoffel” Wagner. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
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