Isaac Staples' Sawmill, Industrial heritage site in Stillwater, Minnesota.
The limestone powerhouse with its 80-foot smokestack stands next to a four-story metal-clad building at 318 North Main Street in Stillwater.
Built in 1850 by Sawyer and Heaton, the mill became St. Croix Lumber Mills in 1869 when Isaac Staples purchased it for lumber production.
The property represents the industrial growth of Minnesota through its evolution from sawmill to flour mill and window manufacturing facility.
The structure now houses retail spaces and apartments, offering visitors a chance to experience this industrial building in its modern adaptation.
The 1894 fire destroyed all wooden parts of the original mill complex, leaving only the stone powerhouse standing as a testament to period construction.
GPS coordinates: 45.05972,-92.80750
Latest update: March 8, 2025 13:44
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