Haarlem Windmill II
by Joan Carroll
Title
Haarlem Windmill II
Artist
Joan Carroll
Medium
Photograph - Digital Art
Description
I would have disappointed in our trip to the Netherlands if we didn't see a windmill! We got to see this one in Haarlem, just a short train trip from Amsterdam. This one is called De Adriaan. The original windmill dates from 1779 and the mill has been a distinctive part of the skyline of Haarlem for centuries. 'Molen de Adriaan', as it known locally, is a 'smock' mill (so called because of its resemblance to 18th century workmen's smocks). Built by a local merchant in the late 18th century, it had a varied working life until it burnt down in 1932. It has been completely restored in recent years and is once again a beautiful landmark, commanding a fine view of two stretches of the Spaarne River from its position at the apex of a bend in the river. The windmill is fully functional, and is capable of grinding grain. However, it is not often in use - it works for tourists, mostly on Saturdays and holidays.
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June 14th, 2015
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