From farm to grand hotel: centuries of change in Gimo Herrgård

Located on the Verkeå river in Gimo, Östhammars kommun, the building known as Gimo Herrgård is a hotel, according to the source material. This story begins in the 14th century, when the lands that would become Gimo Herrgård were a simple farm. In 1615, the crown granted funds to Hans Sifversson to build mills in Gimo. The mills were soon leased to Arvingen Louis De Geer, who, after being granted nobility in 1643, purchased the mills outright and established a large iron mill nearby.

De Geer's family maintained ownership of the mills until 1756, when they were sold to John Jennings and Robert Finlay. Finlay, who later became the sole owner, commissioned renowned architect Jean Eric Rehn to create a general plan for Gimo Mill and design a new manor building. The main building, made of stone and a two-story, white-painted structure connected to two lower wings, was constructed according to Rehns designs and completed in 1767, the same year Lefebure died.

Today, Gimo Herrgård is a course and conference center, offering 88 rooms and suites and conference facilities for up to 150 guests. It also employs around 30-40 people.

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