De Immigrant, molen in de Verenigde Staten
De Immigrant is a working mill in Fulton, Illinois, built according to Dutch blueprints and constructed with materials from the Netherlands. It stands approximately 45 feet tall with a sail span of about 72 feet and uses traditional blue basalt millstones to grind various grains into flour.
De Immigrant was built between 1999 and 2001, with Dutch workers crafting parts in the Netherlands and then shipping them by boat, train, and truck to Fulton. The structure officially opened in 2001 and immediately began grinding grains such as wheat, buckwheat, rye, and corn.
The mill is named De Immigrant to honor the Dutch families who settled in Fulton and brought their milling traditions with them. It stands today as a visible connection between visitors and the town's Dutch heritage.
The mill sits on a flood control dike and is accessible through stairs at the main entrance at 10th Avenue and 1st Street, with additional pathways on top of the dike offering alternative access. While not fully accessible, partial accommodations are available for visitors with limited mobility.
The mill is built from bilinga wood, an African timber chosen for its extreme durability and resistance to rot and insects, which allows the structure to operate for decades without decay. This rare material choice sets it apart from many other reconstructed mills elsewhere.
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