IRWD Windmiill - Irvine, CA
Posted by: geobwong2k
N 33° 39.896 W 117° 50.250
11S E 422355 N 3725319
A retired windmill in front of the Irvine Ranch Water District Facility.
Waymark Code: WM28CW
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/21/2007
Views: 46
One of 1200 windmills used to serve the Irvine Ranch, now this windmill is on display in memory of Jim Olson, a former Irvine Ranch Water District Employee. The marker near the base of the windmill reads:
In memory of
Jim Olson
1939-2002
This windmill is one of 1,200 such water-pumping devices that once
served the Irvine Ranch before modern water systems were avaialble.
Jim, a long-time employee of Irvine Rach Water District, was
responsible for dismantling and reconstructing it on numerous
occasions as it was moved to various locations to preserve a
piece of local history. This windmill will always serve as a
fond rememberance of Jim.
Purpose: Ornamental
Open to the public: yes
Is This Windmill Functional?: Yes!
Date of Manufacture: Not listed
Windmill Farm: Not Listed
Cost: Not Listed
Museum on Site: Not Listed
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