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Saugai Mill and Sawmill

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The Saugai Mill, built in 1908 as an auxiliary station for the Vilkyčiai Mill, is an important historical landmark. The equipment for its construction was brought from Germany, and its mechanisms were initially powered by a steam engine, later by a diesel engine (from 1936), and eventually by electricity (from 1953). Constructed from bricks made in Šilutė, the building is notable for its durability—no cracks have appeared in its structure to this day.

Although the millstones have long ceased to grind grain, the mill still houses authentic technological equipment, including Swedish and German saws, carts, and a sawmill. The mill is a significant heritage site that preserves the history of Saugai.

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The Saugai Mill, a historic structure built in 1908, became an essential auxiliary station for the Vilkyčiai Mill. When the Vilkyčiai Mill could no longer meet the demand for flour in Klaipėda (then known as Memel), the decision was made to construct a second mill in Saugai. The equipment required for construction was transported by train from Germany. Initially, the mill and its sawmill below were powered by a steam engine. In 1936, a diesel engine was installed, which released puffs of smoke from the chimney every 30 seconds when

the grain was being milled. In 1953, the mill was equipped with an electric motor. The building was constructed using exceptionally durable bricks from Šilutė, which remain intact without cracks to this day. The Saugai Mill is of great importance to regional heritage enthusiasts, as it retains authentic technological equipment, including Swedish and German saws and carts. The sawmill has also survived to the present day. This mill is one of the unique landmarks that reflect the industrial and agricultural history of the region.

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