Habermann's Mill and Villa

Just two objects are situated in area, a villa and a mill. The place is located next to the Morava River. Transregional road and railroad from Šumperk to Jeseník are in the immediate vicinity.[1]

The area was owned by Sudeten German Habermann family. The art nouveau villa was built in 1920 as Hubert Habermann's residence.[2] In early 20th century, the mill was used for sawing and flour producing. Also small manufactory producing wooden boxes was established in the mill.

The mill as well as the villa was confiscated by law enforcement in 1945. Habermann was arrested and murdered by a local barber.[3]

The villa was rebuilt to a public housing. A turbine has been installed in the mill. Mill warehouses were used as a garage of collective farm.

In 1990's, villa was rebuilt as a 4-star hotel and a restaurant. Part of the mill was rebuilt as subsidized housing.

The mill

Owner of the villa provides accommodation and restaurant services. He also breeds donkeys.[4]

Two Francis turbines are installed in former mill. Turbines outputs are 41,44 kW and 25,90 kW.

Two overshot water wheels are installed in former sawmill. Its output is 8,8 kW and 6,29 kW.[5] Its water source is the Morava.

A bus stop named "Habermannova vila" is situated in the hamlet.[6]

Busy I/44 Road passes between the villa and the mill.

Habermann's grave in Chromeč

The place is reflected in Josef Urban's Habermann's Mill book. A real story of Hubert Habermann's murder was a free inspiration. The book made controversies because blames family of Pospíšil which still live in Bludov.