The Old Mill is a Newton landmark, first starting out as a new mill in 1879. Its purpose was to process, package and ship wheat. Originally, it was called The Monarch Steam Mill. In 1886, owners were D. Hamill, Bernhard Warkentin, David Goerz, C.R. McLain, S. Lehman and Jacob Linn, who bought it and renamed it The Newton Milling and Elevator Co. It’s towered over Newton during three centuries now, and in 1973, it was just days from being demolished but was saved by Newton inventor Lloyd Smith and his wife Jackie. At the time, three-fourths of the Mansard roof had been removed.
Source: Harvey County Now
