Volendam Windmill, Smock mill in Holland Township, New Jersey, US.
The Volendam Windmill is an octagonal mill structure with seven stories located in Holland Township. The construction combines a steel frame and brick walls, featuring four large sail arms that powered the grinding mechanism.
The structure was built in 1965 when an American couple drew inspiration from European mills. The builders used design plans and measurements collected during travels through Denmark and the Netherlands.
The name references the Dutch village of Volendam, reflecting the European inspiration behind this structure. Visitors can observe the traditional craft of grain milling and learn how wind power was harnessed to accomplish everyday work.
The building is located on Adamic Hill Road and is easily visible from the outside. Visitors should know that a severe storm in 2007 caused damage, so today it functions more as a historical structure than an operational mill.
Inside is a 200-year-old millstone system that transformed grain into flour using wind power. This antique mechanism is a rare example of European milling technology recreated in America.
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