subject: The York Mill [print this page] The York Mill The York Mill
The York Mill, York WA was built in 1892 with hand made bricks and played a very important part in the development of York Western Australia. Many farmers moved to the York area as a result of the Mill and the flour produced by The York Mill won awards as early as its first year of production, winning awards as far afield as London and Paris. The York mill went through several ownerships over the years until it eventually fell into disuse in 1967.
The York Mill was sold at auction by David Paris and Gary Bennett who restored it to house a gallery of fine furniture that they made before recently selling the site to Dale and Louise Smith, the current owners, who are now giving it another lease on life developing t into York's entertainment precinct, offering a licensed restaurant, weekend markets and Western Australia's premier regional art gallery for original Australian Art , Fine Furniture and giftware.
The site is prominently placed at the entrance to the historic township of York , a short 97 km drive from Perth, making it an excellent destination for a day trip from Perth. The site will also eventually be home to York events with several major regional events planned including an olive oil and country music festival.
The York Mill situated in the historic township of York Western Australiais a must see for anyone visiting York WA. The York Mill is a 2 acre complex in the centre of Yorklocated on the historic site of the old mill as the name suggests and includes a licensed restaurant / caf , weekend markets retail complex and the largest regional art gallery in Western Australia. York is just a one hour drive from Perth making it an excellent day trip from Perth and The York Mill has all you need for a great day out in York WA.
