The Mill
Image c/o the Gallatin Valley History Museum
The Misco Mill is a historic grain elevator that was built in 1933. It was one of the few elevators built between Minneapolis and Seattle during that time. The mill was built using a "crib technique" to construct the walls, stacking two-inch tall, six-inch wide planks and joining them with spikes and overlapping them at the corners to create walls strong enough to withstand thousands of tons of grain. It is the best remaining example of this type of architecture.
After the elevator closed, the building was used to create a mineral feed supplement for livestock as well as a recording studio.
Today, it remains a symbol of Bozeman’s industrial and agricultural beginnings.
The Gallery
The warmth and beauty of the shop is due to the vision and craftsmanship of the Thompson Family. Almost 25 years ago, they bought the empty and dilapidated building and painstakingly restored it to what you see today.
Misco Goods proudly shares its space with the Misco Mill Gallery and 2 Rivers Collection.
Shaw Thompson continues to run the Misco Mill Gallery that Misco Goods shares its space with. He creates furniture, lighting, sculptures and paintings. Much of the furniture and light fixtures incorporate locally-sourced and recycled materials. These are combined with contemporary design and solid construction to create lasting works of art with stories to tell.