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Molino

Calle La Paz

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Molino (Potosí)
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Molino

The Molino is a historic watermill located in Potosí, Bolivia.

History

  • The Molino was built in 1816 by Father José María de Zalvidea from the Mission San Gabriel Arcángel (San Gabriel Mission).
  • It is one of the oldest commercial buildings in Southern California, and was one of the first ten sites in Los Angeles County to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Architecture

The Molino is a breast-shot wheel watermill. The architectural features of the mill are not specified in available data.

Location

The Molino is located at Calle La Paz in Potosí, Bolivia. It is situated near a water source, which was likely used to power the mill's machinery.

Current Status and Use

The current status of the Molino is unknown.

Heritage Status and Preservation Efforts

The Molino has been designated as a historic site, but no further information on its heritage status or preservation efforts are available.

Visiting Information

No visiting information is available for the Molino.

Details

NameMolino
CityPotosí
CountryBolivia
Coordinates-19.591812, -65.75047
ArchitectFather José María de Zalvidea