Wolff Milling Co.
Franklin Co. | Missouri | USA
Watersource: Small stream, probably steam powered
Wolff Milling Co.
On the Missouri River in the town of New Haven. Exit Mo 100 onto Miller St. Follow down through town toward the riverfront area. Turn left on Front St. after the Missouri Pacific RR tracks. Continue several blocks to Olive St. The mill is on the far side of Olive St.
The closed Wolf Milling Co. facility is a 40'X 70', 4 story structure the first story of stone the upper three stories of brick. This building has a partial clorestory along the ridge. The town was originally called Blish Mill after an early grist mill of that name located there.
The front of the original structure with its unusual fascade and some original advertizing lettering visible. ***Update: Jacob & George Wolff purchased the existing mill, New Haven Roller Mills, in 1876, remnaming it Wolff Brothers Milling. The parnership of Jacob and his brother lasted until 1888, when Jacob sold out to George and the Wolff Milling company was incorporated in that year. Goerge and his sons operated the mill until c. 1923. Jacob and family moved to LaGrange, St Louis County, Missouri where he purchased the Climax Mills and changed the name to The People's Exchange Feed Mill. Update info courtesy of Robert Smith, great grandson and great nephew of the Wolff Brothers. 07/25/2005***
North side of Wolff's Milling Co.
Another large later structure of frame covered with galvanized sheet metal was built at right angles and attached at the front half of the original mill.
The middle of the picture depicts the joining of the original mill on the right,with the added frame part on the left. Various bins and silos still remain of the complex.
South side of Wolff's Milling Co.
The northwest side of the original mill with a truck left over from the days of operation.
Downtown view of Wolff's Milling Co., New Haven, MO
East side of Wolff's Milling Co., New Haven, MO