Between 1867 to 1930 Kalamazoo was one of three cities in the U.S. that manufactured windmills for farms.  Windmills are structures that converted wind power into rotational energy using vanes called sails or blades, and they were in the early days made of wood, and in later years made of metal.  They were essential tools on farms for grinding grain in gristmills, and later became replaced by more modern technology.  

In this episode, I take a journey through this history of this industry in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

To read the article on the Kalamazoo Library website that was referenced in this episode, go here: https://www.kpl.gov/local-history/kalamazoo-history/business/windmill-industry-in-kalamazoo/

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