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Boyd's Windmill

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View of Boyd's Windmill, built in 1810 by John Peterson on Old Windmill Lane, and purchased by William Boyd in 1815.

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Physical Description

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Collection Information

Call Number
(A61)04700

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011GHK
Legacy ID
WHi 86115

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