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A fully functional windmill that was imported and re-built. They use it to grind flour that they sell in the village.
Minolta Maxxum 7, Minolta 24-105mm D lens, Kodak Ektar 100. Summer 2014.
This must be the most southerly windmill in the world?
Built in 1837 by John Vincent, a free man originally from Cornwall. He emigrated to Tasmania with his family in 1823. At 6 storeys tall and 4 sails it was originally used to grind grain and he also ran an illegal distillery. Vincent only kept it a year getting in a miller. It continued in use to 1893. The outbuildings were used for other things such as a piggery. In 2010 was restored back to use. The owners now also have a modern distiller, built in 2021
During my time away, I didn't have to drive so often had my camera to hand for possible 'drive by shootings'. One such opportunity was this old mill at Rövershagen, built in 1881.
Rövershagen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
4th June 2024
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The Jamestown windmill is located in Rhode Island. It dates back to 1787. It was built for grinding corn after its predecessor was destroyed by the British occupying forces. It remained operational until 1895.
While rushing around outside to take photos at the Fred Meijer Gardens in Michigan, I kept hearing these beautiful bell-like tones that rang out from seemingly nowhere and yet everywhere at random intervals. The tones were full, long, and resonant -- yet not loud. They didn't have the sound of wind-chimes, really, they were too full-bodied for that. Yet they didn't sond brassy or loud lie bells.
Intrigued, I followed the sounds until I found these windmill contraptins with angled stainless stell bowls to catch the wind. At the end of the rotating axis there is a rubber bal on a leather strap that, when flung around by the windmill, will strike a tube and bounce away for the next rotation.
I would love to be there on a really windy day. That would be awesome. I wish I'd made a recording. It was very ... zen.
Taken at the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
(2007-09-22-grmi-5034-new)
The Fabyan windmill now sits proudly upon a hill on the Eastern bank of the Fox River in peaceful Geneva, Illinois. Completely refurbished and operational, the windmill is a majestic sight that complements its surroundings in what was once the estate of Colonel George Fabyan. Now part of the Kane County Forest Preserve District, the windmill grove is the most visited in the region and is a widely popular living history exhibit. (c) Anne Hornyak
The North (Dutch) Windmill - Situated next to the Beach Chalet, the Dutch Windmill stands tall at about 75 feet into the air. Although the windmill was originally constructed to pump water, after a round of restoration, the arms were able to move once again on the structure, but water no longer pumped through. A garden filled with thousands of tulips decorates the surrounding area of the Dutch Windmill, whose interior harbors paintings in need of serious repair. Over the years, noticeable insect and water damage has taken place, making the gallery unsuitable for visitors.