This grist mill was built in the 1880s and operated as a feed and flour mill until 1946. The area was first developed ten years earlier when James Mills dug a 2-mile (3.2km) ditch from the Yakima River to create a log pond and power his sawmill. The grist mill was powered by the same outflow, and with the arrival of the Northern Pacific Railroad in 1886 and Milwaukee Road in 1908, the mill was able to sell it's products nationwide.

In addition to the sawmill and grist mill the owners added an ice pond in 1889 to service the Northern Pacific. Between this pond, and the larger Sprague Lake, over 40,000 tons of ice could be packed into hundreds of refrigerated cars each year. Using sawdust to insulate the ice, they were able to supply the railroads all the way through to the end of summer.

Today the grist mill serves as a small museum and a reminder of human ingenuity and capitalism. The turn-of-the-century equipment inside has earned it a place on the National Register of Historic Places.

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6.27 mi from Thorp Mill

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Guests of Hampton Inn Ellensburg have access to an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. A stay here includes free parking. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with securing valuables and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include conference space, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in.

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Econo Lodge Ellensburg Near University features free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour business center, and coffee in a common area. You'll find extended parking. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with sightseeing, directions, and local dining recommendations. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and a picnic area.

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Hotel Windrow Downtown Ellensburg offers a 24-hour gym, a rooftop terrace, and free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the area. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include meeting rooms, conference space, and a 24-hour business center.

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At Best Western Plus Ellensburg Hotel, guests enjoy an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. A stay here includes free parking. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with securing valuables and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a hot tub, meeting rooms, and a 24-hour business center.

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Guests staying at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Ellensburg enjoy an indoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready. Additional amenities include conference space, a business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.

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Built in 2022, the brand new TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ellensburg offers an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Free parking is included with your stay. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a hot tub, meeting rooms, and conference space.

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Guests staying at Holiday Inn Express Ellensburg by IHG enjoy an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with luggage storage, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a 24-hour business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a meeting room.

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Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Ellensburg features an indoor pool, a children's pool, and a gym. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help secure valuables, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and conference space.

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Popular hotels	Hampton Inn Ellensburg, Econo Lodge Ellensburg Near University, Hotel Windrow Downtown Ellensburg, Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Ellensburg, SureStay Hotel by Best Western Ellensburg, Holiday Inn Express Ellensburg by IHG, Best Western Plus Ellensburg Hotel, Days Inn by Wyndham Ellensburg, TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ellensburg

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