Fabyan Windmill - Batavia, Illinois
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BruceS
N 41° 52.283 W 088° 18.352
16T E 391632 N 4636320
Originally located about 20 miles to the east the Fabyan Windmill was relocated to its present location in 1914.
Waymark Code: WMW33
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 10/22/2006
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Originally built between between 1850 and 1860 by Louis Blackhaus, a German craftsman, the Dutch Mill was originally located along York Road near Oak Brook. In 1914 it was purchased by Colonel George Fabyan and moved to his estate, Riverbank, what is now Fabyan Forest Preserve. Roman numeral markings carved into the beams used in original reconstruction are still visible. The Fabyan windmill is one of the best example of an authentic Dutch windmill in the United States. The windmill underwent a complete restoration ending in 2005. The restoration required a trip to the Netherlands for authentic timber and gear work. The grinding stones were also restored so the operating mill can again grind flour. The windmill is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The mill is open for tours Saturday and Sunday from 1 - 4 p.m., May 15 - October 15. For more information (
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