Albers Brothers Mill

Albers Brothers Mill is a six-story brick building on the western shore of Thea Foss Waterway, designed with large windows typical of industrial structures from that era. The architecture shows practical features that served grain processing operations, with a sturdy construction built to withstand heavy machinery and production demands.

Frank Albers founded the mill in 1903 after acquiring the Cascade Cereal Company, quickly making it a key facility in the Pacific Northwest grain industry. The operation became central to Tacoma's economic growth during the early 1900s.

The building stands as a reminder of when grain mills shaped the city's economy and supported many workers in the Pacific Northwest. Today, visitors can observe how the structure reflects the industrial life that once defined this waterfront.

The building sits on Dock Street near the waterfront and is easy to spot from the street thanks to its distinctive brick size and position. Visitors should note that the interior is now residential, but the exterior architecture and waterfront location make it worthwhile to view from outside and understand the industrial past of this area.

The building remains the last surviving part of Tacoma's working industrial waterfront and stands as evidence of a time when this harbor buzzed with active mills and warehouses. Its survival makes it a rare example of the commercial infrastructure that once drove the city's economy.