Tintic Standard Reduction Mill, abandoned refinery or concentrator on Warm Springs Mountain in Genola, Utah, United States
The Tintic Standard Reduction Mill is a historic industrial facility in Genola, Utah, built in the early 1920s to process ore from nearby mines. The structure features thick brick walls, large windows, and chimneys designed to handle large-scale metal processing operations.
The mill was built between 1919 and 1921 by the Tintic Standard Mining Company to process silver and other metals using a specialized process. It closed around 1925 when nearby mines no longer produced enough high-grade ore and shipping costs became less of a burden.
The site is visible from the road and allows visitors to walk around the ruins and view the industrial architecture. Simple paths run around the property, and visits work best during daylight to appreciate the structural details.
The mill used the Augustin process, a rare method in 1920s America that combined roasting ore with salt and strong brine solution for metal extraction. A small community called Harold was established nearby and named after Emil Raddatz's son, but it disappeared after the mill shut down.
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