Saturday, August 8, 2015

The Dalles #13: Sunshine Biscuit Company

901 East Second Street

IMG_9610 Sunshine Biscuit Company in The Dalles, Oregon on October 20, 2009
Sunshine Biscuit Company on October 20, 2009

This flour mill dates back to the 1860s, when the oldest warehouse, which was recently demolished, was built for Zenas Ferry Moody's wool business. The remaining warehouse was built later in the 1800s. The original flour mill was destroyed in a 1911 fire and was rebuilt. At that time, it was known as the Wasco Warehouse Milling Company.

IMG_9623 Sunshine Biscuit Company in The Dalles, Oregon on October 20, 2009
Sunshine Biscuit Company on October 20, 2009

In 1946 the mill became United Mills, and in 1952 became Sunshine Biscuits, which it remained until 1983. Other more recent owners have Interior Elevator Company and Pacific Northwest Milling Company.

IMG_9619 Sunshine Biscuit Company in The Dalles, Oregon on October 20, 2009
Sunshine Biscuit Company on October 20, 2009

Related Link:
Oregon DEQ Site Summary

Historical Photos:
Warehouse (CGDC)
Warehouse during 1894 Flood (CGDC)
Aerial View of Wasco Warehouse Milling Co., 1912 (CGDC)
Aerial View of Wasco Warehouse Milling Co., 1940 (CGDC)
Wasco Warehouse Milling Company (OSU)
United Mills Company (CGDC)
Moody Wool Warehouse, June 4, 1978 (UO)
Moody Wool Warehouse, June 4, 1978 (UO)
Moody Wool Warehouse, June 4, 1978 (UO)
Moody Wool Warehouse, June 4, 1978 (UO)

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