By the way, Batavia, Illinois was once home to three windmill manufacturers. The city hall there is in one of the converted old factories, made of limestone. It sits next to a park on the Fox river. At the park is a trail of antique windmills on display, called "Windmill Court." Interestingly enough, one of the oldest and largest, a wooden Model E windmill, was designed by a priest from my hometown, Beloit, Wisconsin. I believe Fairbanks Morse was involved also. My grandfather worked for Fairbanks for forty four years before retiring. Just a bit of synchronicity. Here's a picture of the Model E:


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