1971-06-27
GUSN-290296
A black and white view of a crane as it constructs the Dutch windmill on the banks of the Cape Cod Canal. The image shows one workman directing the crane operator on where to position the next piece of the outer wall. The windmill was imported from Holland in 1896, and was moved from the Jefferson estates to its new location across the Canal. Noted actor Joe Jefferson originally imported the windmill from Holland.
canals
windmills
holland
cranes (equipment)
construction workers
photographs
1 black and white photograph; 8.75 x 7 inches
MS028
Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection
2012
MS028.04.009.005
Cape Cod Canal (Massachusetts) [canal]
Bourne (Barnstable county, Massachusetts)
photographs
Jefferson, Joe
Item
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