Construction of barn 1764 (≈ 1764)
Abrite the current oil mill.
4e quart XVIIe siècle, XVIIIe siècle
Construction period
Construction period 4e quart XVIIe siècle, XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1787)
Origin of mill and equipment.
1939
End of production
End of production 1939 (≈ 1939)
Permanent cessation of activity.
29 octobre 2001
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 29 octobre 2001 (≈ 2001)
Legal protection of the mill and presses.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The mill with its three presses and its tarara (cad. 14 216): inscription by order of 29 October 2001
Key figures
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Origin and history
La Wantzenau Oil Mill is a historic monument located in the department of Bas-Rhin, in the Grand East. Located at 1 rue de l'Angle, this mill was dedicated to the production of walnut oils, hazelnuts, rapeseed and pearl barley. It operated until 1939, marking nearly two centuries of artisanal and agricultural activity in the region.
The current structure is housed in a barn built in 1764, but some equipment, such as the monumental manual pull-out wood oil press, could date from before the 18th century. This inter-municipal mill was one of the most important in the village, demonstrating its central role in the local economy. It also has a mill nut press with animal traction and a cider and wine press.
Ranked among the historical monuments since 29 October 2001, the mill includes in its legal protection its three presses and its tarara. This site illustrates the evolution of oil production techniques and their integration into the Alsatian rural heritage. Today, there remains a tangible vestige of pre-industrial farming and craft practices in the region.
Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, highlight its historical and architectural importance. The location of the mill, although documented, is considered to be of poor accuracy (level 5/10), according to current geographical data. This monument offers a valuable overview of the traditional methods of processing agricultural products in Alsace before the Second World War.
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