- Where is Elk Horn?
It is located 7 miles just north of exit #54 off Interstate 80. - When was the mill purchased?
In September of 1975. It arrived in New York the last week in December of 1975. The dis-assembled mill arrived in Elk Horn in February of 1976. Construction began soon after in March of 1976. All of the work done on the mill was from volunteer labor which was headed by Gerald Brewer, Carl Bonnesen and Harvey Sornson. Local citizens provided all the help that was needed to complete this project. - How old is the Windmill?
It was built in Nørre Snede, Denmark in1848. - How is the project financed?
Contributions are made from persons all over the country. Fund raising projects were also used. - What is the actual cost of the mill?
Approximately $100,000. - What is the size of the mill?
It is eight-sided with a 30ft. base. The dome of the mill is 60 ft. with the wing span being 66 ft.
Elk Horn, Iowa, the center of the largest concentration of Danish people outside the mainland, wanted something to dedicate to the memory of the good pioneers that settled here and built this fine community. The development of this beautiful mill and millhouse represents one of the finer tourist attractions in the state. The grain which is ground by the mill is for sale in the millhouse.
The millhouse offers information and souvenirs. Main Street has been remodeled and redecorated in a Danish theme, and Danish meats are featured at the grocery store. The Danish Inn, as well, offers a variety of Danish foods for your eating pleasure. Elk Horn is now the home of the Danish Immigrant Museum, an International Cultural Center.
