Why did the original 'Moulin Rouge', a cabaret located in Paris, have a windmill as part of its facade?

Correct answer: Replicated Montmartre village windmills

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Player #48458
Player #48458
really interesting .I never knew that. apparently monmarte was a colorful neighborhood once
Annavi
Annavi
went to a show there in early 1980s.
Player #24358685
Player #24358685
I always assumed it was because of the name--Moulin Rouge means "Red Mill." That would seem to explain why. This answers what, not why.