Robertson's Windmill (Williamsburg, Virginia)

USA / Virginia / Williamsburg / Williamsburg, Virginia
A colonial windmill was a large and complicated machine built for the simple purpose of grinding small grains. William Robertson's windmill closely resembled the one located in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area today - a narrow, two-story house balanced on an oak post and fitted with four 26-foot frames rigged with linen sails. When the wind rose - a 20 to 30 mile-per-hour breeze was the best - the miller pivoted the house to harness the power of the wind.
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Coordinates:   37°16'24"N   76°42'0"W
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