The part of the original Lindell/Linden Mill of 1868-69. The top story was taken off down through the years, as were new additions built. Flour milling halted in 1948, either before or after ownership transfered to Colorado Milling & Elevator Co. and Ranch-Way Inc.

The plaque on the wall of the original mill building attests to the building of the first Grist Mill in Fort Collins in 1868 by Henry "Clay" Peterson and "Auntie Elizabeth Stone. The mill is the oldest continuously operating business in Fort Collins.`

The lower front of the original 3 story section. The mill nearly burned down on three occasions, but was rapidly built back up. The other sections original to the mill are the two story brick section with ornate cornice, and a unique wooden stacked crib house.

The rear view of the working mill, showing the original placement of the wheel, which was on the 3 window wide rear end section as is seen on the plaque photo. Much has been added and built up with asphalt roadway since.

A view of the mill looking across the current Cache La Poudre River or a mill feed channel from the river. **Photos: July 2004 Jim Miller**