Mill in Ryszka /

History

Mill, sawmill, Ryszka village

On military map from 1933 you can see buildings of Ryszka village. Currently (satellite photo) there are only traces of those buildings.

now

Satellite image.

Historical sources - Mill

In place of the current hydroelectric power plant there was a water mill, which is located on the Schroetter map from 1802-1806. Probably settlement in this place already existed earlier.

Relations of local people

Before World War II next to Mill was a wooden bridge. Bridge fulfill important function for local residents. Local people used it for ... shindig. On warm days in moonlight people used to dance here.
It is widely believed that the mill and sawmill were destroyed during the last war - but it is not true. The settlement existed even after the war, however, the reason why it was abandoned is not entirely clear now. According to some information, the reason for the slow degradation of the place were quarrels and strife of its inhabitants.

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