Bailey Farm Windmill facts for kids
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Bailey Farm Windmill
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 Location in Maine
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| Location | Anson, Maine, USA |
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| Built | 1905 |
| NRHP reference No. | 88000885 |
| Added to NRHP | June 28, 1988 |
The Bailey Farm Windmill is a really old and special windmill located near North Anson, Maine. It was built way back in 1905. This windmill is unique because it has an eight-sided shape and a cool copper roof that looks like a dome. It's an important local landmark and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
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What Makes the Bailey Farm Windmill Special?
The Bailey Farm Windmill is built from wood and stands on a strong concrete base. Its outside is covered with wooden shingles, and it has a shiny copper dome on top.
How the Windmill Looks Up Close
The bottom part of the windmill flares out a bit. The main entrance faces west and sticks out slightly, with a small pointed roof above it. Inside, there are four small windows. They are all at different heights to let light into the staircase that goes up inside.
The Top of the Windmill
Near the very top, there's a special observation area. From here, you can look out over the surrounding area. Outside this viewing spot, there's a wide walkway or "gallery" supported by decorative wooden brackets.
The copper dome is topped with a tall, pointed spire. This spire holds the parts that used to spin the windmill. The large wheel still has its spokes, but the parts that would catch the wind (called paddles) are gone.
How the Windmill Worked (and Why It Stopped)
Originally, the spinning parts of the windmill were connected to a central pole. This pole went down into a shallow well. It helped pump water for the farm. A wooden wall kept the stairs separate from this pole.
The Bailey Farm Windmill was built around 1905 by Benjamin and Chester Bailey. It's one of the very few old farm windmills still standing in Maine. The Baileys and later owners used it until the 1920s. After that, they switched to a pump that ran on gasoline, and the windmill was no longer needed for water.
