Orange City Windmill, Orange City, IA
N 42° 59.881 W 096° 03.168
14T E 740236 N 4764810
Orange City’s Dutch heritage is evident in this 76 foot tall landmark that doubles as a tourist attraction and a Visitors’ Center/Chamber of Commerce.
Waymark Code: WMAB8E
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 12/18/2010
Views: 7
Orange City’s Dutch heritage is evident in this 76 foot tall landmark that doubles as a tourist attraction and a Visitors’ Center/Chamber of Commerce. This eye-catching but non-functional windmill has a dome that weighs 5 tons and vanes that weigh over 7 tons. It was built in 1973 as a drive-up teller window for the Northwestern State Bank to fit in with the community’s ethnic theme, and in 2000 it became the headquarters for the Chamber. Information available inside includes brochures on Orange City’s annual May Tulip Festival, maps, and brochures on attractions around the state and surrounding area. Souvenirs are for sale. The Windmill is open from 9-4 Monday-Friday and is located at 509 8th Street SE, Highway 10 next to the Veteran’s Memorial. 712-707-4510.
Purpose: Ornamental
Open to the public: yes
Is This Windmill Functional?: No
Windmill Farm: no
Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum on Site: no
Date of Manufacture: Not listed
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