Vintage Parkville-Overlea: Summerfield Mill

The historic mill shown in this photograph used to stand somewhere in the greater Parkville-Overlea area.

Do you know where?

The photograph, which was taken in the 1870's, was downloaded from Google Labs' Field Trip app.

According to the description attached to the photograph, the mill was known as either Mitchell Mill or Summerfield Mill and it began operating in the early 1820's.

Ultimately, it burned down in the early 1900's.

So, take a guess — do you know your local history? If not, just admire a very cool photograph from the early days of Parkville-Overlea.