Wiki tells me these are actually called windpumps, but are known as windmills, and were used to pump water. They were used on farms and ranches in the USA, Canada, Southern Africa, and Australia. They have a large number of blades so they turn slowly in low winds and self-regulate in high winds. The farm windpump was invented by Daniel Halladay in 1854. Originally, they had wooden blades. In the late 19th century steel blades and steel towers replaced the wooden construction. At their peak in 1930, an estimated 600,000 units were in use.
The plan was to have name only on the link, but obviously I messsed that up. Will I ever get this linkey thing right? Probably not, but it is an adventure every time I click 'publish'.
I too like to find windmills. They're so nostalgic
ReplyDeletei love windmills too, i've always wanted one!
ReplyDeleteWindmills are so neat. We don't see them around here, but my inlaws have one on their farm in Nebraska.
ReplyDeleteI'm a big fan of windmills. We have many old, unused windmills on farms in our neighborhood.
ReplyDeleteBeauty of the past... Brings back memories of those old westerns on TV I watched as a kid.
ReplyDeleteThe windmill is a a thing of the past! You got some wonderful shots!
ReplyDeletei took a pic of one of these last week to link in here eventually, too. :) great minds...
ReplyDeletethe link-up gives you one freebie time w/ thumbnails, then would have you upgrade to a paid membership in order to continue with them, so i'm guessing you're safe with a plain list from now on. :)
Wind mills add a lot of character to an old farm. We never had one. Thanks for dropping by my blog.
ReplyDeleteWindmills rubbish? Never! I like this meme though. MB
ReplyDeleteI love old windmills. A neat meme, thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteThe old windmills are the best. I don't care for the new ones so much. Best of luck with your meme!
ReplyDeletelovely old windmills, I'll need to keep an eye out for appropriate old things myself!
ReplyDeleteLove those kind of windmills! We don't have them around here.
ReplyDeleteNice shots.
ReplyDeleteI think windmills are pretty awesome, too, but I don't see many around here.
ReplyDeleteI do hope you get the linky like you want it. Hang in there--it'll all be ok!
Old windmills like that one are still in use around the countryside here. They still do the job of pumping the water.
ReplyDeleteWind farms are springing up everywhere in the UK at the moment - particularly Cornwall (although apparently we should call them wind turbines now) - lots of people don't like them for various reasons but I love them, I find there's something quite majestic about them. You really can't beat an old windmill though.
ReplyDeleteI love the old windmills, but not the new turbines. Miles and miles of turbines destroy the horizon. They are dangerous eyesores. I guess I am old fashioned.
ReplyDeleteLove the windmills. They used to be a common sight on road trips. We have a well with pump, but I would love to have one that generates electricity.
ReplyDeleteI like the old windmills too!
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted one too. Nice.
ReplyDeleteLots of fun. I have no rubbish, but some pond studies! Hooray nature!
ReplyDeleteWe never pass an old windmill, that husband doesn't point it out. Great shots.
ReplyDeleteWindmills are a favorite of mine to photograph too!
ReplyDeleteWe have several on the ranch, but don't depend on them. The newest water systems we have are solar powered wells.
These are nice captures of the windmills. The ones I see are usually just beyond the capability of my zoom lens. :D
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