Oregon Milling Co., Mill B, Silverton - circa 1900

This flour mill in Silverton was sold by Oregon Milling Co. to Fischer's Flouring Mill in 1898, but we are dating the photo to circa 1900.

Our rationale is that the original print is identified in its margin as from Drake Brothers, and as far as we know, they did not begin business until 1900. It's possible the Fischer family, who operated other mills, had just not gotten around to changing the name (or the sign) yet.

For more information, click on Related Items below for a 1904 view of the now repainted mill, and for more details about the Fischer Mill.

-- This photo is restored and printed by Old Oregon.