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Buffalo Trace Mill House and Grain Unload
New Mill House and Grain Unload
Buffalo Trace Distillery
Frankfort, Kentucky
The new mill house, a modern grain processing facility, stands tall near the historic site of its predecessor. This state-of-the-art structure is designed to meet the increased grain grinding demands of Buffalo Trace’s expanded distillation operations.
Key features and specifications include:
Height: 75 feet
Number of stories: 3
Location: Near the original hammer mill site
Capacity: Increased to match the new distillation capacity
Grain types: Corn, wheat, rye, and barley
Transportation: Trucked to the distillery and dumped into grain elevators
Building type: Unoccupied H-2 grain processing area
Fire safety: Fully suppressed
Proximity to Kentucky River: Only 30 feet
Foundation: Rests on 80-foot-
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