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Sunshine Mill has a long colorful history! Wheat has been milled on this property for 130 years. The first Mill was a four story wooden structure that was powered by steam generation, that burned down at the turn of the 20th century. The local four families that owned the property chose to re-build and built the White River Dam in Tygh Valley to provide electricity to operate the new mill.
The new mill was constructed in the manner of sequential forming of concrete and rebar at over 125 feet in height! This is the largest structure ever built in The Dalles to this date and had all of its equipment built right in to the building itself. This massive gravity flour mill equipment still exists in the buildings today. The equipment is all powered by massive electric motors designed by Thomas Edison with all the equipment running together in mechanical shaft and belt drive system.
Because this mechanical system is so unique and historic the new design and use of the building is formed around this equipment in an attempt to preserve historic design.
Mill Workers Wanted! We are also looking for anyone who worked here, who's parents worked here, old photos and anyone with stories about the mill. We would like to have a Class Reunion next year to celebrate the past and the future of this wonderful property. Please contact us at info@sunshinemill.com or 901 E 2nd St, The Dalles, OR 97058.
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901 E 2nd Street, The Dalles, OR 97058 541.298.8900 copyright 2005-2009
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