THE MILL Nearly destroyed in the early days of parkway construction, Mabry Mill has delighted visitors for generations. THE DETERIORATION Runoff had silted over the pond while the elements had worn out waterwheel parts. THE SAWMILL Glenn Bolick's sawmill cut a 500-year old white oak from 8-foot sections. THE DREDGING A big excavator dredged the Reflecting Pond back to an 8.5-foot depth while a diversion pipe carried away creek water. JULY/AUGUST 2014 | 39