De Braakmolen

In 1856, a mill was built on the Braak, hence the name Braakmolen. This was in fact a relocation of the mill built in 1842 on the road from Goor to Diepenheim (the miller’s house on that road is still a reminder of this). Another mill is being demolished and its hull is used for the construction of the ‘new’ mill. The roof also comes from another demolished mill, namely the mill of Scherpenzeel Castle on the Markeloseweg. However, this hood appears to be slightly too small for the hull, which gives the mill its own character.

Governmentrye

Due to the rise of the steam engine and electrical energy, many mills, including the Braakmolen, came under pressure, which led to the Braakmolen being closed down in 1923. This lasted until 1951 (only for a short time, in 1933, government rye was still milled).

In the meantime, the mill fell into serious disrepair and all other mills in the area had also disappeared in the meantime. With financial support from the government and the province, but also thanks to the contribution from the Community of Goor, the mill was put into use again in 1951. This lasted until 1970, after which the Braakmolen was finally closed down (the two Otte brothers had no successor).

Streamlined Van Bussel

At the end of the seventies, a rescue plan was again drawn up to preserve the mill for future generations, after which De Hollandsche Molen (DHM) took over the Braakmolen in 1981.

A special aspect of the mill is that all blades of the Braakmolen are equipped with the streamlined Van Bussel noses to increase the efficiency of the blades. Two of the blades also have Ten Have valves with which the speed of the blade stroke can be slowed down. The 35 hp electric motor installed in the past enabled the miller to grind grain even when there was no wind.

Grain can still be ground in the mill today and the millers present will be happy to demonstrate this during a visit.

Address
Mulderskamp 2b
7471 PA Goor
The Netherlands

Website
De Braakmolen