Pointe-aux-Trembles Windmill, Historical windmill in Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles, Montreal, Canada.
The three-story stone windmill stands at the intersection of Notre-Dame Street and Third Avenue, measuring as the highest remaining windmill in Quebec.
The windmill, constructed in 1719, served the agricultural needs of early settlers in the region, processing grain for the growing community of Pointe-aux-Trembles.
The structure represents early French-Canadian architectural methods and industrial practices, demonstrating the integration of European milling technology in North America.
Located at 11630 Notre-Dame Street East, the windmill maintains its original mechanical components, allowing visitors to understand historical grain processing methods.
The windmill received classification as a heritage monument in 1983, preserving its status as number 5278 in the Canadian Register of Historic Places.
Location: Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles
GPS coordinates: 45.63472,-73.49250
Latest update: March 7, 2025 17:58
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