This 3 story mill was built presumably by a fellow named Stewart in 1852 in West Piont, Iowa. Stewart's enterprise produced flour as the Granite Roller Mills up until he sold out to the Walljasper brothers, Steven and Shadwell. Either Shadwell's or Steven's son, Otto, bought out Steven's share of the mill sometime in the 1880's.

Through the 1890's, the operation was known as O.B. Walljasper & Co. Inc. Little is known or recorded of the ownership and operation until the early 1950's, when it was owned by Donnie Snaadt,the source of this mill history, who operated the growing concern as the Ideal Feed & Grain Mill. It was during this time, that Larro and Master Mix Feeds were featured brands.

The Ideal Feed & Grain Mill, operated & owned by Donnie Snaadt, was bought by Bob Linnenbrink in 1988. The name was changed to West Point Feed & Grain Inc. and the featured feed brand became Kent Feeds.

The mill's footprint is roughly 45'X 65' of 3 stories height. The larger portion of the original mill is constructed of limestone and the rest is frame covered in galvanized sheet metal. Some of the sheet metal portion surprisingly is also limestone beneath as is seen in this interior shot of the feed mixer with stone wall behind. This part of the mill is in the metal clad portion.

This rear view photograph shows some of the many additions throughout the years;although, the main core building stayed much unchanged. The next few years will be a critical time for the original mill, as the mill needs some major repairs. The question is, will they be accomplished in time to same the basic old mill? One can only hope. Maybe a Friends of the Old Granite Roller Mills can form and help in the struggle.