21 Aug, 2019
By, Wikipedia
De Roosdonck, Nuenen
The windmill was built by Antonius van Himbergen from nearby Bladel, who has also built the Annemie windmill in Acht, and other similar type windmills in the area. From 1887 to 1930 the windmill was also used as an oil mill, with the machinery bought from the miller of Sint Victor in Heeze.
Due to industrialisation and the introduction of other sources of energy, professional production of flour stopped in 1959. The mill deteriorated. After purchase by the local government in 1970, the windmill was restored in 1972, with further restorations in 1984 and 1996. Since 1995, the windmill has been in private hands once again, with the son of the last professional miller as its owner. Also since that year the windmill has been open for visitors, selling a wide range of organic flour products.
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The mill in 1985
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Detail of the beard, depicting "DE-ROOSDONCK"
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The windmill in stormy weather
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Van Gogh's 1884 painting "Weaver, Seen from the Front", with the mill visible through the window
External links
- Website of the mill, with full list of products
- Bilingual Facebook page with additional info and pictures