Fram

The Fram is a historic windmill located in Woltersum, Netherlands.

History

• Construction of the mill began in 1867 and it has been in operation ever since.
• The mill was originally built as a korenmolen (corn mill) and zaagmolen (sawmill), serving the local community's needs for grain milling and woodworking.

Architecture and Construction Materials

The Fram is a smock mill, characterized by its single tower supporting a single sail.

The mill is constructed from traditional Dutch materials, including brick and timber.

Location and Setting

The mill is situated on Kollerijweg 5 in Woltersum, Netherlands.

It stands near the village's center, surrounded by rural landscape.

Heritage Status and Preservation Efforts

The Fram has been designated as a national monument (Rijksmonument) since 1979.

The Dutch Heritage Agency (RCE) is responsible for its preservation.

Visiting Information

The mill is open to the public and can be visited by appointment.

Visitors can explore the mill's interior, including the grinding stones and machinery.

Notable Historical Events or Famous Millers

The Fram gained international attention in 1910-1912 when Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen used the ship Fram as the base for his expedition to reach the Geographic South Pole.