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Bahr’s Mill… Is Now Open
Have you happened to notice the interesting stone building at the Y intersection of Saw Mill Rd and Ironstone Drive just outside of Boyertown? If you have, you probably wondered what it is or was. Now you have the opportunity to find out when Boyertown Area Historical Society hosts the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the Bahr’s Mill this Saturday, April 27, from noon to 4 p.m. Stop in at 339 S. Ironstone Drive, Boyertown, to see the historic mill in all its glory. There will be live music throughout the day and guided tours to learn about it’s past. You can also get your hands dirty, by participating in a fun archaeological dig. This is a free event, perfect for the whole family!
A little more about Bahr’s Mill…
Bahr’s Mill is a stone mill building built in 1897 to house Jacob Bahr’s (pronounced Bear) woodworking and grist mill business. It is part of a farm complex in the village of Gabelsville, Berks County, Pennsylvania. The Bahr’s mill was home to a linseed oil mill from before 1828 until the 1890’s, and woodworking machinery was installed in the early 1870’s. The machinery, which includes a duplicating lathe, a polishing machine (belt sander) and a spoke-tenoning machine, has 1870 and 1871 patent dates. There are also two standard lathes, both over 10 feet long.
The mill was water-powered by the overshot wheel until severe flooding in 1938, when the dam washed out. Also, in 1945, the Bahr Family won a contract from the Boyertown Burial Casket Company for the sawmill (across the street), requiring more hours of operation than the millponds could provide. At that time, the woodworking business was largely ignored until Lawrence Bahr closed the sawmill in 1967.
Today the mill, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has been completely restored. The original woodworking & corn grinding equipment, water wheel and some of the blacksmithing equipment remain intact. The Boyertown Area Historical Society has recently purchased the Barh’s Mill, with the objective to preserve the historic mill for future generations to enjoy.
This article was resourced from The Boyertown Area Historical Society website boyertownhistory.org
Here is what’s going down during the week of 4/25/2023 – 5/1/2024
EVENTS LIST
THURSDAY 4/25/2024
- Poetry at the Peppermint Stick – The Peppermint Stick Candy Store, Boyertown 6:30pm
- Roaring 20’s Gatsby Themed Dance Party w/ The Blackbird Society Orchestra (live music) – The SunnyBrook Ballroom, Pottstown 7pm
- Riverchasers Poker Tour (poker) – Creekside Sports Bar & Grille, Royersford 7pm
- Trivia Night – Iezzi’s on 3rd, Boyertown 7-9pm
- Civil War (movie)(see showtimes) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
FRIDAY 4/26/2024
- Attic Treasurers Indoor Flea Market – Saint Columbkill Church, Boyertown 8-1pm
- Dessert for Breakfast – The Peppermint Stick Candy Store, Boyertown 11am
- Final Friday – Carousel at Pottstown, Pottstown 5pm
- “The Full Monty” Opening Reception – Studio B Art Gallery, Boyertown 5-7pm
- Stephen T Kurtz (live music) – The Other Farm Brewing Company, Boyertown 5-8pm
- FREE LIVE Music w/ Kim & Paul (live music) – Gatsby’s Pub inside SunnyBrook, Pottstown 6pm
- Dueling Pianos (live music) – The Alley on High Street, Pottstown 6:30-9:30pm
- Wine-O-Bingo – Adello Vineyard & Winery, Perkiomenville 7-9pm
- Kahoots (live music) – Big Phil’s Bar & Grill, Pottstown 7-10pm
- Brendan Sagalow (live comedy) – SoulJoel’s at Sunnybrook, Pottstown 8pm
- FuseBox (live music) – Creekside Sports Bar & Grille, Royersford 8-midnight
- Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (movie)(see showtimes) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
SATURDAY 4/27/2024
- Attic Treasurers Indoor Flea Market – Saint Columbkill Church, Boyertown 8-1pm
- Giant Spring Contractor Equipment Auction! – One Iron Auctioneers, Gilbertsville 9am
- Secret Valley Explorers – Railbikes – Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown 9am
- Valvetronic Designs Grand Opening Car Show! – Valvetronic Designs, Boyertown 11am-4pm
- Pottstown, PA: Spice Girls Drag Brunch – Gatsby’s Pub inside SunnyBrook, Pottstown 12pm
- “The Full Monty” Exhibition – Studio B Art Gallery, Boyertown 12-2pm
- Bahr’s Mill Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting – Bahr Mill Complex, Boyertown 12-4pm
- Boyertown Alumni Marching Unit 47th Anniversary Spring Concert – Boyertown Area Jhs-West, Boyertown 2-4pm
- Michael Kropp (live music) – Adello Vineyard & Winery, Perkiomenville 2-5pm
- Elsa & Olaf Meet & Greet – Dairy Queen, Gilbertsville 4:30-5:30pm
- Come to the Table FREE MEAL – St John’s Lutheran Church, Boyertown 4:30-5:30pm
- Secret Valley Cigar Run (train ride) – Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown 6pm
- Family Bingo – Sassamansville Fire Company #1, Sassamansville 6pm
- THE Band With No Name (live music) – The Alley on High Street, Pottstown 6:30-9:30pm
- A Night of Music with Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darin (The DeSimone Brothers) (live music) – The SunnyBrook Ballroom, Pottstown 7pm
- Mike Rainey and Friends (live comedy) – SoulJoel’s at Sunnybrook, Pottstown 7pm
- Downtown Divas Drag Show – Rivet: Canteen & Assembly, Pottsown 7pm
- Down Home (live music) – Gabelsville Athletic Association, Boyertown 7-10pm
- Breaking Curfew (live music) – Big Phil’s Bar & Grill, Pottstown 7-10pm
- Neon Wine (live music) – The Bally Hotel, Bally 7-11pm
- Kim & Paul (live music) – Manatawny Still Works, Pottstown 7:30-10:30pm
- Bigg Romeo (live music) – Creekside Sports Bar & Grille, Royersford 8-midnight
- Candlelight Ghost Tour of Brinton Lodge – Brinton Lodge, Douglassville 8:30pm
- Late Night Laughs w/ Jay Yoder (live comedy) – SoulJoel’s at Sunnybrook, Pottstown 9pm
- Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (movie)(see showtimes) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
SUNDAY 4/28/2024
- Secret Valley Explorers – Railbikes – Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown 9am
- Yoga and Meditation at Bahr’s Mill – Bahr Mill Complex, Boyertown 11am
- “The Full Monty” Exhibition – Studio B Art Gallery, Boyertown 12-2pm
- The Alley Arts & Craft April Event – The Alley on High Street, Pottstown 12-5pm
- Sunday History Talks with Bob Wood – Studio B Art Gallery, Boyertown 1pm
- Spain & Sparkle – Bridget’s Place, Boyertown 1pm
- Kim & Paul (live music) – Adello Vineyard & Winery, Perkiomenville 2-5pm
- Mama’s Majik Kitchen (food truck) – Adello Vineyard & Winery, Perkiomenville 2-5pm
- Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Hustle, Night Club and Country 2 Dance plus lessons w/ Larry & Claudia – The SunnyBrook Ballroom, Pottstown 2-6pm
- DnD at Manatawny Still Works – Manatawny Still Works, Pottstown 2-6pm
- Secret Valley Sunday Splendor (train ride) – Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown 2:30pm
- Healthy Kids Running Series Race – Douglass Township Park, Gilbertsville 3pm
- Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (movie)(see showtimes) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
MONDAY 4/29/2024
- Bingo Night – Doc’s Irish Pub, Gilbertsville 6-8pm
- Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (movie)(see showtimes) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
TUESDAY 4/30/2024
- Line Dancing (dj) – The SunnyBrook Ballroom, Pottstown 6:30pm
- Open Mic (live comedy) – SoulJoel’s at Sunnybrook, Pottstown 7pm
- Open Mic Night! (live music) – The Whiskey Girl Saloon, Barto 7-11pm
- Bingo Night – Iezzi’s on 3rd, Boyertown 7:30-9:30pm
- Trivia Tuesday – Doc’s Irish Pub, Gilbertsville 8pm
- Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (movie)(see showtimes) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
WEDNESDAY 5/1/2024
- Storywalk – Boyertown Community Park, Boyertown 9am-6pm
- 16th Annual Amity Fire Carnival – Amity Fire Station, Douglassville 5pm
- Open Mic Night (live music) – The Bally Hotel, Bally 6-10pm
- Birthday Themed Bingo – The SunnyBrook Ballroom, Pottstown 7pm
- Mr Nice Guy (live music) – Doc’s Irish Pub, Gilbertsville 7-10pm
- May Day w/ The Hot Sauce Junkies (Free Event) (live music) – SoulJoel’s at Sunnybrook, Pottstown 7pm
- TBA (live music) – Big Phil’s Bar & Grill, Pottstown 7-10pm
- Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (movie)(see showtimes) – The State Theatre, Boyertown
“Learn from yesterday, live for today, and hope for tomorrow. The key is to never stop questioning.” – Albert Einstein
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