Old Lexington Stamp Mill and Gardens is located in Butte, Montana. The stamp mill was built in 1867. It's not a stamp mill that makes postage stamps. It's an ore-crushing machine that pounds rock into fine sand. A lovely botanical garden has been developed around it. One of the features is a botanical butterfly, which is a replica of one from an amusement park which had closed down. It's a rather pretty feature which can be seen from the road as you drive by.
It looks absolutely gorgeous! I have never been to Montana before.
ReplyDeleteMontana is a pretty state. Big!
DeleteThat's a clever way to re-purpose the old site.
ReplyDeleteI like that they kept the mill.
Deletenever been to Montana. Now I have another reason to go. Thanks for this post
ReplyDeleteThere are a lot of interesting things to see there.
DeleteHi Sherry - love the creativity of the butterfly, or flutterby as they are to me. Lots of rockery style plants I guess ... it does look lovely - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteIt's a pretty place.
DeleteA clever use of a defunct industrial site. Wish it would happen more!
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The old mill certainly has eye appeal. I like a little history added to a garden.
DeleteI love the recycling of the old site. It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad they did this.
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