Tidball Store Windmill - Jolon California
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teeoff2
N 35° 58.275 W 121° 10.488
10S E 664569 N 3982299
This tall windmill is located next to the remaining building in the small town of Jolon.
Waymark Code: WM3T0R
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/13/2008
Views: 20
From a plaque on the property site:
In 1876, capt. Thomas Tidball, a Civil War veteran and native of Pennsylvania opened a store in Jolon, with his former military friend George Dutton. Arround 1879 the partnership was dissolved and Capt. Tidball moved his business a quarter mile south to a small adobe building constructed by the Pacific Coast State Company as a top over for stage drivers. Incorporating parts fo the original adobe, he build a two story redwood structure in the New England tradition. There he established a hotel, general store, post office, livery stable and saloon. Tidball's establishment served miners, settlers and local Indians.
This windmill still stands proud over the property.
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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