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The Fabyan Dutch Windmill was built by Louis Blackhaus, a German craftsman, between 1850-1860 on a site along York Road near Oak Brook. It was purchased by Colonel George Fabyan from Luis Reinke's widow for about $8,000 and moved to his estate known as Riverbank (now Fabyan Forest Preserve), in 1914.

With authentic timber and gear work brought back from the Netherlands, the 5 story, 68 foot windmill is fully restored to operate by third-generation Dutch Windmill Maker, Lucas Verbij. "There is German, Swedish and Dutch mill wright work on this Windmill," states Verbij. "It is one of the few in the world that is restored to operate by natural wind energy."

Located on the Fox River, it is listed on the National Register for Historic Landmarks.

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Fabyan Dutch Windmill

The Fabyan Dutch Windmill was built by Louis Blackhaus, a German craftsman, between 1850-1860 on a site along York Road near Oak Brook. It was purchased by Colonel George Fabyan from Luis Reinke's widow for about $8,000 and moved to his estate known as Riverbank (now Fabyan Forest Preserve), in 1914

Geneva, IL Landmarks

Fabyan Estate and Forest Preserve

The Fabyan Estate and Forest Preserve was created by Colonel and Mrs. George Fabyan who lived on the 600-acre estate from 1905 to the 1930

Geneva, IL Museums

Fabyan Villa Museum & Japanese Garden

The Fabyan Villa Museum features a Frank Lloyd Wright home and museum exhibits from the collection of George Fabyan. Wednesdays guided architecture tours every half hour May 15-Oct. 15

Geneva, IL Museums

Geneva History Center

The Geneva History Center gives history and highlights from Geneva's founding archives in 1831. Exhibits present engaging, three - dimensional history lessons by combining research, artifacts and archives with expert design and informative commentary. The History Center's main exhibit is:

Geneva, IL Museums

Fabyan Japanese Garden

Designed in 1914

Geneva, IL Gardens

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