The Old Flour Mill

Took the opportunity to do a little covert photography at the old Hayden Mill. The Mill, long since closed down, is the primary reason the city of Tempe even exists today. Nestled right in downtown Tempe, at the head of Mill Avenue (of course), the Mill is on prime real estate and its days are most likely numbered.


The mill was recently the victim of a pretty bad fire, with a large portion of the structure having to be torn down. I figured I should at least get a few shots before it vanishes, like so many pieces of our local history, into dust.

There it is. The Old Mill

I've always wondered what's in those silos today, if anything

Original advertising

Recent fire damage is visible




(Danger?) in this area

I wonder where this door leads

Closed for business


The Old Hayden Mill has served our community for many years. It's sad to see it in such bad shape. It will be even more sad to see it go for good some day.