I had to make an unexpected trip to Northern Ohio last week. It was unfortunately not a pleasure trip. But a chance to see family and photograph a new place is never wasted. A cousin of mine played tour guide at Mill Creek Park in Youngstown, OH. Despite the cold, it was beautiful. Not to sound cliche but it was truly a winter wonderland. With 2,658 acres of park to explore there is plenty more to see. I hope to visit it again when there is no danger of my camera equipment freezing. Spanning 2,658 acres and two cities, there is plenty more to explore.
Lanterman's Mill was built in 1845-46. The building was restored in the 1980's and is now a fully functional mill, grinding buckwheat, corn and wheat. It was closed when I visited but is open to the public.
The suspension bridge was built in 1895. It has been called the Silver Bridge, Cinderella Bridge, Castle Bridge and the Walt Disney bridge. In 1976 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places
The pavilion and statue are both located in the Fellows Riverside Garden of the park. I felt like a co-conspirator of Mary Lennox in the Secret Garden while exploring. And someone was thoughtful enough to bundle up Saint Fiacre, patron saint of gardeners.
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