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Rock Flour Mills |
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Rock Flour Mill started producing flour November 8, 1867, and was in continuous operation until 1887. The mill was located on the north side of Clear Creek on Cheyenne Street between 9th and 10th Streets. A three and a half story structure, it was torn down in 1964 after standing for close to a century. At top capacity, in 1893, the mill produced 300, 100 pounds sacks of flour per day. Jonas Barber sold his interest in the mill to his son Oscar in 1868. According to an 1893 Golden Globe article, Josias Barber built the mill in 1861 after getting the water rights in 1860. In 1884 Colorado Milling and Elevator Company bought the business. In 1893, the mill was managed by C.H. Case. |
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