The
original Steinbach Windmill was built by Peter K. Barkman
for Abraham S. Friesen (May to November of 1877), it cost
$2,000 and was used to process feed, flour and for cutting
lumber. It Stood about 100 metres from Main and Friesen (Extra
Foods lot). It was converted to steam in 1879 at a cost of
$1,300, then sold and moved to Rosenort and torn down in 1920.
It was rebuilt (with help from Dutch millwrights) after the
1972 replica was destroyed by arson in 2001. It is a recognized
landmark of the city. Mennonite's continue to form the majority
in Steinbach,
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