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Untermühle

Untermühle is a historic watermill located in Mühlental, Frankfurt (Oder), Germany.

Overview

  • Untermühle is a historic watermill located in Mühlental, Frankfurt (Oder), Germany.

The construction year of Untermühle is not specified in available records. However, it is believed to date from the 18th century, during the period of significant industrialization and urbanization in the region.

History

  1. The construction year of Untermühle is not specified in available records.
  2. However, it is believed to date from the 18th century, during the period of significant industrialization and urbanization in the region.
  3. As a watermill, Untermühle was originally used for grain milling, with its primary function being to grind grains into flour.

The mill's operation would have been driven by the flow of the nearby river Spree, which provided the necessary power for grinding.

Architecture

  • Untermühle is an overshot wheel watermill, characterized by its distinctive architectural features.
  • The mill's structure is made from local stone and timber, with a wooden frame supporting the weight of the millstones.
  • The overshot wheel system allows for efficient use of water energy to power the grinding process.

Untermühle is currently in a state of ruin, with significant damage and decay evident on its structure. Despite this, efforts have been made to preserve the mill's historical significance and restore some of its original features.

Current Status

  • Untermühle is currently in a state of ruin, with significant damage and decay evident on its structure.
  • Despite this, efforts have been made to preserve the mill's historical significance and restore some of its original features.

Mühlental, where Untermühle is situated, is a scenic area surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The nearby river Spree provides a picturesque backdrop to the mill's location.

Location

  • Mühlental, where Untermühle is situated, is a scenic area surrounded by rolling hills and farmland.
  • The nearby river Spree provides a picturesque backdrop to the mill's location.

Untermühle has been recognized as a historic site of regional importance, with efforts made to preserve its cultural heritage. While restoration work continues, the mill remains an important part of Frankfurt (Oder)'s industrial history and architectural legacy.

Heritage Status

  • Untermühle has been recognized as a historic site of regional importance, with efforts made to preserve its cultural heritage.
  • While restoration work continues, the mill remains an important part of Frankfurt (Oder)'s industrial history and architectural legacy.

Untermühle is not currently open to public visits due to its state of ruin. However, it can be accessed via a nearby trail or by arrangement with local authorities.

Visiting Information

  • Untermühle is not currently open to public visits due to its state of ruin.
  • However, it can be accessed via a nearby trail or by arrangement with local authorities.

While specific details are not available, Untermühle's history reflects the broader industrial and economic developments in the region during the 18th century.

Notable Historical Events

  • While specific details are not available, Untermühle's history reflects the broader industrial and economic developments in the region during the 18th century.

Unfortunately, no technical information is available for Untermühle.

Technical Details

  • Unfortunately, no technical information is available for Untermühle.

Details

NameUntermühle
CityFrankfurt (Oder)
CountryGermany
Coordinates52.317295, 14.551806
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