Murphy Windmill, Dutch-style windmill in Golden Gate Park, United States.
The Murphy Windmill rises 114 feet tall with four wooden sails near the western edge of Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.
Built in 1908 through funding from banker Samuel Murphy, this windmill pumped 40,000 gallons of water per hour to irrigate the surrounding parkland.
The structure represents early 20th-century engineering solutions and stands as San Francisco Landmark number 210 alongside its companion, the Dutch Windmill.
Visitors can observe the windmill's exterior daily, while the interior opens during scheduled maintenance periods and special events throughout the year.
The sails rotate clockwise, contrary to traditional Dutch windmill designs, making it different from European counterparts.
Location: Golden Gate Park
GPS coordinates: 37.76400,-122.50800
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:30
The windmills from Kinderdijk in the Netherlands to Cape Cod demonstrate technical innovation and cultural heritage. These structures served for grain milling, drainage, and industrial production. Each mill documents the local history and technical development of its region. The collection includes 18th century mills like the Sanssouci Mill in Potsdam and modern specimens like the Murphy Mill in San Francisco.
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