The owner, Andrija Mudri, was born on November 11, 1919. The mill began operations at the start of the 19th century, during a time when Prigorec had relatively few inhabitants. It was constructed from limestone and wood, obtained from the local area. According to historical documents from 1936, based on a decision by the Ivanec municipal administration, district of Ivanec, the mill was granted a privilege (concession) to build a dam and utilize the water for a period of thirty years. The document outlined the conditions for using the waters of the Bistrica River, along with the necessary technical operations and specifications for the mill’s functionality. In 1959, the mill was briefly nationalized.

The mill had a long-standing tradition of grain milling and was once a significant mill in Prigorec. Flour from the mill was transported by horse-drawn carts to surrounding areas. Toward the end of its operation, the mill was co-owned by brothers Andrija and Franjo Mudri and ceased operation in 1974.

A unique aspect associated with the mill was the discovery of a small quantity of gold coins hidden in a hollowed-out opening in the roof’s main support beam. These gold coins were discovered around 1930 by Andrija Mudri, who found them while playing as a child. In this way, the golden grains of flour left a material trace in the form of golden ducats. The locals referred to the family in the local dialect as Meljinski.

Information provided by Josip and Nikola Mudri.