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History 2014 PLEASANT HILL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DIRECTORY Kellogg Opera House bult in 1900 located on Cedar Street The Stone Mill was a combination corn and sawmill that was operated by steam engine. During the height of its operation in the 1880's, the saw mill ran day and night shipping out by rail walnut and oak. By the late 1890's however, the mill was abandoned and was essentially in ruins. But in 1900, George M. Kellogg built an "Opera House" on the solid two foot foundations of the old mill. The Kellogg Opera House was the center of the cultural activities of Pleasant Hill until moving pictures became more appealing to the people. By 1917, the opera house was not used as an entertainment center. However, when the North Methodist Church burned, the opera house was bought to replace it. Until 1960, the old Kellogg Opera House was the site of the Pleasant Hill Methodist Church. When they abandoned the building, it was sold in 1968 to become the Hope Baptist Church. In 2009 it became the Kellogg Baptist Church. In March of 2013, renovations began and it is now Grace and Truth Baptist Church. A woolen mill was a successful operation which was built in 1872. By 1880, the mill manufactured yarns and jeans and used over 100,000 pounds of wool each year. When the woolen mill later closed, the machinery was removed and the large open Robert White, CFP® Wealth Manager Email: [email protected] 30109 E. 222nd Court Pleasant Hill, MO 64080 Phone: [phone] All Securities through Money Concepts Capital Corp. Member FINRA/SIPC 11440 N. Jog Road, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418, [phone] The Museum built in 1904 houses the Historical Society floor was used as a dance hall and Pleasant Hill's first indoor basketball court before it burned in 1909. The first bank was opened by Leonard, Dunbaugh & Company in 1866 and Colonel Herder's brewery was in operation in Pleasant Hill in the 1860's and 1870's. The brewer used a cave just off of Walnut Street for storage, but it was later torn out in 1903to make way for the Rock Island Railway. The local brick yards also flourished in the 1880's but were abandoned in 1903 when Rock Island Railway came through. The Kellogg greenhouses were built in 1880 and for many years were considered the largest such establishment west of the Mississippi. The owners became famous for hybridizing a large and perfect red rose whose sturdy stems were as much as three feet in length. The chicken hatchery industry also was a prominent part of Pleasant Hill's past. In 1925, Eden Booth came from the WindsorClinton area and headed the Colonial Poultry Company. Millions of laying chickens and baby chicks were shipped out of Pleasant Hill to all parts of the world. These old businesses are gone now, but others have taken their places and Pleasant CLINE’S AUTO BODY • Body Repairing & Painting • Frame Straightening • All Work Guaranteed • Free Estimates -7- • Hill is on the verge of becoming an even more vibrant and innovative community. Pleasant Hill often saw its sons and daughters go to war to help preserve our country's freedom. In particular, during the 20th century, many heeded the call, and some did not return home. Nine were lost during World War 1, twenty never saw home again because of World War 11, three were killed in Korea, and one local resident lost his life during the Vietnam War. Many more were wounded or were POWs. All of Pleasant Hill suffered because of their losses. Without a doubt, this community produced many real heroes during these wars. Much of our local history is documented and preserved in the Pleasant Hill Museum, located downtown on Wyoming Street. Visitors to the museum can find extensive genealogical information to help them trace their family's history. Archives of old photographs bring to life the people and places who have contributed to the character and culture of the community. It is obvious that the citizens of Pleasant Hill are very proud of their city's remarkable past, and certainly anticipate an exciting and even more remarkable future. STEVER AUTO RECOVERY & TOW • 24-Hour Service • Wheel Lift • Roll Back • Unlocks • Jump Starts Phone: [phone] • Mobile: [phone] Matthes Lane • Pleasant Hill, MO 64080 Pest Control, LLC We love bugs so you don’t have to.... Residential and Commercial Full service Termite an