***Update*** It's against the law to trespass at the Tintic Standard Reduction Mill. Local police will be enforcing the no-trespassing policy. While this abandoned place is interesting and beautiful, conditions here are dangerous. Instead of visiting in person please explore the mill by reading our article and viewing the video below. It's not safe or legal to explore in person, and we no longer encourage our readers to do so.
Abandoned places can be creepy...or they can be works of art. The Tintic Standard Reduction Mill sits halfway between Goshen and Genola in Utah County. Take a look at this beautiful abandoned place.
The Tintic Standard Reduction Mill (also called Harold Mill), opened in 1920.
By the time it was built, technology had changed, and it was already outdated. After just five years of production, the mill closed in 1925.
Today, the ruined remnants of the mill sit like a castle on the hill.
The mill is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Over the years, graffiti artists have made their mark on the mill.
While some people feel that the graffiti is blatant vandalism, others see it as an ever-changing form of art. However, it's illegal to vandalize the property, which is owned by the state.
In this photo, you can see remaining tanks, drain boxes and other structures.
The mill sits perched on the side of the mountain, and the terrain is slippery and steep - one reason why this area is closed to the public.
The view of the valley below is incredible.
You can see Goshen Warm Springs down below the mill. The springs were poisoned by the heavy metals processed at the mill, and soaking or swimming here is prohibited.
Exposed rebar and other bits of sharp metal pose additional hazards.
While this place is interesting, it can be very dangerous.
The Tintic Standard Reduction Mill is a fascinating piece of Utah's history. The crumbling structures with their vibrant graffiti are a unique blend of new and old, set against the natural beauty of the surrounding hillside and valley.
Have you ever explored the Tintic Standard Reduction Mill? For a quick peek, check out the video below:
For more interesting, abandoned places in Utah, take our road trip.
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