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Chatham Windmill

Chatham, Massachusetts • Barnstable County

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About This Property

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Chatham Windmill is a beautifully preserved 18th-century windmill, a classic example of early American industrial technology. Its iconic silhouette has graced the Chatham landscape for centuries.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Structure
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
11/30/1978
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Industry; Commerce
Periods of Significance
1750 Ad - 1924 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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Location

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