By far the most exciting vestige of Balaclava is the old mill. The mill was built in 1855 and reconstructed in the 1930's, following a fire. It ran on water power until it was closed in 1967.©Copyright: Jeri Danyleyko
The ramp and entranceway ©Copyright: Jeri Danyleyko
The ramp and entranceway ©Copyright: Jeri Danyleyko
The mill from the back Note: the mill is on private property and permission is needed to go down to the grounds.©Copyright: Jeri Danyleyko
The controversial smokestack©Copyright: Jeri Danyleyko
The derelict general store was closed around the mid 1970s. The lights mounted from the building suggest they may have sold gas at one time. ©Copyright: Jeri Danyleyko
The porch and doorway to the general store©Copyright: Jeri Danyleyko
Old decals in the windows from cigarette advertising. These windows have since been boarded over.©Copyright: Jeri Danyleyko
A large storage structure attached to the general store.©Copyright: Jeri Danyleyko
The former blacksmith shop lies just south of the store. ©Copyright: Jeri Danyleyko
An abandoned building ©Copyright: Jeri Danyleyko
Abandoned building near the water ©Copyright: Jeri Danyleyko
Abandoned building near the water ©Copyright: Jeri Danyleyko