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Old Windmill on Hill

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View of Chatham Windmill, built in 1796 by Colonel Benjamin Godfrey. The windmill is 30 feet tall with an octagonal base and was used for grinding corn and wheat.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950
Call Number (A61)04699

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011GH2
Legacy ID
WHi 86114

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