Molino Forclaz, National historical mill in Colón, Argentina.
The stone foundation and brick walls of this twelve-meter-high mill contain internal machinery designed for grinding wheat and corn in Entre Rios.
Juan Bautista Forclaz, a Swiss immigrant who arrived in 1859, constructed this windmill between 1888 and 1890 at a cost of 6,000 pesos.
The mill represents the agricultural evolution of San José Colony, the first farming settlement established by European immigrants in Entre Rios.
Located 4 kilometers from Colón city center, the mill stands 200 meters from the gravel road connecting Colón with San José.
Despite its advanced wind-powered design, insufficient regional winds forced the mill to operate using traditional mule-driven methods.
Location: Colón
Address: Camino Vecinal San José S/N
Website: https://molinoforclaz.com
GPS coordinates: -32.21708,-58.18681
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:51
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