The mill, also known among locals as "Žagačev" or "Putarov melin" after the nearby neighborhood, ceased operations in 1963. It was located at the very beginning of the Ivanec area called Bistrica. Being one of the older mills, it served not only as a site for milling but also as a residence for the family. The mill was built from sturdy materials, and based on its dimensions, it can be categorized as one of the larger mills in the Ivanec area. Today, no architectural or material traces of the mill remain at the site. The only evidence of its existence lies in rare photographs that evoke memories and contribute to the visual perception of how it once looked.

The family itself was actively involved in the social and economic life of Ivanec. As early as 1908, issue 6 of the magazine Naše pravice mentions the General Assembly of the Crafts Cooperative held at the "Ivančica" inn, where one of the deputy board members, Andro Milić, was noted.

The Bistrica stream, near which the mill was located, was frequently mentioned in the past by hikers and mountaineers in various printed magazines and newspapers. In Naše pravice, issue no. 25 from 1912, there is a reflection describing an excursion from Varaždin to Ivančica:
“...From the north side, one reaches Ivanec by train, a place already 227 meters above sea level, and then passes through the village alongside mills and waterfalls, always following the Bistrica stream to its source halfway up Ivančica Mountain... A delightful view of Ivančica Mountain can be seen from Varaždin. To the southwest of our town, it rises majestically into the sky. The peak of Ivančica is 1,060 meters above sea level. How many times have I climbed to that peak! In the rain, under the clearest skies, and in the snow, at dawn and at night, from the south via Zagorje and from the north through Ivanec, it is never difficult to ascend.” The slopes of Ivančica are not overly steep. From Ivanec, one can reach the peak with a steady, unhurried pace in about three hours. A magnificent view opens up at the summit. The entire charming Zagorje region, with its hills resembling waves on the sea, stretches before you. One can see as far as Slavonia and Styria, reaching Maribor; our Podravina and the flatlands of Posavina; Ivanić-Grad and Ivanić Kloštar, the Križevci region, and all the way to Bjelovar. The winding course of the Drava River can be traced far into the distance. On a clear day, Lake Balaton in Hungary and even the Carpathians can be seen. Only Zagreb is hidden from view by Sljeme, which is lower than Ivančica...

These historical accounts highlight the inseparable connection between the Bistrica stream and Ivančica itself, a bond that has, of course, endured to this day.