T. R. Pugh Memorial Park

T. R. Pugh Memorial Park
The Old Mill
Location 3800 Lakeshore Dr.,
Near the junction of Fairway Ave. and Lakeshore Dr.,
North Little Rock, Arkansas
Coordinates 34°47′30″N 92°14′57″W / 34.79167°N 92.24917°WCoordinates: 34°47′30″N 92°14′57″W / 34.79167°N 92.24917°W
Area nearly one acre
Built 1931
Governing body City of North Little Rock
NRHP Reference # 86003585[1]
Added to NRHP 1986

T. R. Pugh Memorial Park (or The Old Mill) is a re-creation of an 1880's era water-powered grist mill located in North Little Rock, Arkansas. It was used in the opening scenes of the movie classic Gone With The Wind. In 2010, the site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The park was built in 1933 by Justin Matthews and named in honor of Thomas R. Pugh, of Portland, Arkansas who was a close friend and benefactor of Matthews. The architect for the park and the mill was Frank Carmean with artist Dionicio Rodriguez serving as sculptor of the concrete work to simulate wooden, iron and steel structures.[2]

In present day, due to its picturesque views, the Old Mill serves as the backdrop for weddings and portrait photography.[3]

In 2008, the roof was set on fire, but did not cause permanent damage.[4]

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  1. ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2010-07-09.
  2. ↑ "The Old Mill". City of North Little Rock. Retrieved 4 November 2012.
  3. ↑ "Roundtop Station". McLaren, Christie. Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. Retrieved 18 August 2012.
  4. ↑ "Old Mill Fire Causes Little Damage". Littlerock.about.com. Retrieved 2013-01-09.