Whispering Willows Park Windmill - Kankakee County, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member cldisme
N 41° 08.649 W 087° 47.142
16T E 434065 N 4555056
A good example of an early 20th Century, Midwestern water pump windmill.
Waymark Code: WM2H8K
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 11/04/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member montythemule
Views: 44

This windmill was once part of the active farm where the Whispering Willows Park and Willowhaven Interpretive Center now stand.

It does appear the windmill could be made to be fully functional again with just a few repairs. With the slight breeze on our visit, the blades were turning and the cable that attaches to the pump mechanism was undulating in a regular motion. I speculate the local park district disabled the pumping function since it was not necessary for their activities here.

Otherwise, this windmill looks to be in good, clean condition.

Climbing the windmill is prohibited
Purpose: Water Pumping

Open to the public: yes

Is This Windmill Functional?: No

Date of Manufacture: Not listed

Windmill Farm: Not Listed

Cost: Not Listed

Museum on Site: Not Listed

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