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Schmidt Mill: A Historical Landmark in Kupiškis

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The Schmidt Mill, built around 1880, is one of the oldest surviving mills in Kupiškis town. Initially owned by landowner Minkevičius, it was later purchased by Chonelis Schmidt, who began renovations and expanded the business. With the installation of a steam engine, the mill became known as a steam mill by 1922. Between 1921 and 1923, Chonelis Schmidt had already established a sawmill, a fulling mill, and a power station, along with a wool carding facility. After his death, the business was inherited by his son, Nochem Schmidt, who modernized the mill by installing an internal combustion engine, starting in 1931. The mill used equipment from England, Sweden, and Germany, processing 350–370 tons of grain per month and producing various flours and groats. The mill also generated electricity for the town of Kupiškis. Nochem

Schmidt was considered the wealthiest man in Kupiškis and was the first in the town to own a car. During World War II, in 1940, his mill and power station were nationalized, and in 1941, he, like many other Jews in Kupiškis, was killed. From 1941 to 1944, the mill was managed by Jonas Černius, a former Prime Minister of Independent Lithuania and a general. In 1949, the mill was once again nationalized and ceased to serve its original purpose. During the Soviet era, it belonged to the household service cooperative, serving the town and surrounding areas. In 1995, the Schmidt Mill, along with its technological equipment, was listed in the Register of Cultural Properties, and in 2005, it was recognized as a state-protected object. Currently, the mill is located near the Kupiškis District Municipality Fire Department.

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