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Gadow's Mill
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National Register of Historic Places

Gadow's Mill

Also known as Barton Roller Mill

West Bend’s first place on the National RegisterListed Dec 24, 1974; only 129 of Wisconsin’s 2,434 listings are older
Listed 1974West Bend
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

About

About Gadow's Mill

Gadow's Mill, at 1784 Barton Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 24, 1974: the first place in West Bend to be listed. Only 129 of Wisconsin’s 2,434 listings are older. The Register lists it for its industry, at the local level. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isHistoric grist mill on the Milwaukee River in West Bend, Wisconsin, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 24 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1865 to today

  1. 1865Built
  2. 1974Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 52 years
Visit

Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 20 minutes

1784 Barton Ave., West Bend · about 0.7 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Gadow's MillStart here
  2. 2Barton Historic DistrictGreek Revival · next door
  3. 3Barton Elementary SchoolBuilt 1924 · 0.2 mi on
  4. 4St. Agnes Convent and SchoolMid-19th Century · 0.4 mi on
Around it

7 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

DWest Bend Downtown Historic DistrictDistrict1.2 miBWest Bend Post OfficeColonial Revival · Built 19351.2 miBWest Bend Chicago and North Western DepotBungalow/Craftsman · Built 19001.2 miBWest Bend TheaterBuilding1.3 miBLeander F. Frisby HouseItalianate · Built 18651.5 miBWashington County Courthouse and JailBuilt 18861.6 miBAmity Leather Products Company FactoryModern Movement · Built 19241.9 mi

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Questions about Gadow's Mill

Is Gadow's Mill on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Dec 24, 1974 (Register number 74000136).

Is Gadow's Mill a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Wisconsin has 43 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Gadow's Mill?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Gadow's Mill?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 24 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 106782767 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.