Dutch province of North Holland. (16/5)
Near the village of Oosthuizen.
Friesian cows grazing in a field by a canal. In 1952,many farmers were milking their dairy cows in the fields.
Friesians were originally the regional cattle of the Batavians and Frisians, two tribes who settled in the coastal Rhine region around 2,000 years ago. Over the centuries breeders in the Netherlands provinces of North Holland and Friesland bred the animals to create today's high-producing, black-and-white dairy cows.
Near the village of Oosthuizen.
Friesian cows grazing in a field by a canal. In 1952,many farmers were milking their dairy cows in the fields.
Friesians were originally the regional cattle of the Batavians and Frisians, two tribes who settled in the coastal Rhine region around 2,000 years ago. Over the centuries breeders in the Netherlands provinces of North Holland and Friesland bred the animals to create today's high-producing, black-and-white dairy cows.
Windmill De Hoop (The Hope) between Medemblik and Hoorn, Holland. (16/5)
The windmill was built in 1656 as part of a project to drain a polder beside the River Amstel in Amsterdam. It worked on the Binnendijkse Buitenveldertse polder for over 200 years before needing a major overhaul in 1865. After another 23 years of service the water mill was moved to Wervershoof ,a small village near the Ijsselmeer in North Holland. In 1889,at its new home, The Hope was built as a flour-mill. Three years after this photo was taken the generation of electricity was added to the windmill’s workload, as well as the grinding of grain. Electricity production ceased after about 18 years.The mill remained in commercial service grinding grain to flour until 2004 . It then became a virtual museum run by local volunteers, who had obtained ownership of the mill in 1971. The Hope remains in working condition to this day (2012).
The windmill was built in 1656 as part of a project to drain a polder beside the River Amstel in Amsterdam. It worked on the Binnendijkse Buitenveldertse polder for over 200 years before needing a major overhaul in 1865. After another 23 years of service the water mill was moved to Wervershoof ,a small village near the Ijsselmeer in North Holland. In 1889,at its new home, The Hope was built as a flour-mill. Three years after this photo was taken the generation of electricity was added to the windmill’s workload, as well as the grinding of grain. Electricity production ceased after about 18 years.The mill remained in commercial service grinding grain to flour until 2004 . It then became a virtual museum run by local volunteers, who had obtained ownership of the mill in 1971. The Hope remains in working condition to this day (2012).
North Holland. (16/5)
The Great Enclosing Dam in the Netherlands.It was built 32km across the mouth of the Zuiderzee. Keeping out the North Sea, it has allowed the creation of new land areas (polders) during the 20th century. The photo was taken from a memorial tower constructed on the spot where the dyke was completed in 1932.
The Great Enclosing Dam in the Netherlands.It was built 32km across the mouth of the Zuiderzee. Keeping out the North Sea, it has allowed the creation of new land areas (polders) during the 20th century. The photo was taken from a memorial tower constructed on the spot where the dyke was completed in 1932.
A windmill a few miles south of Utrecht, Holland. (20/5)
Named the “Old Mill Dijkse”, the windmill was built in 1683 and worked continuously as a polder draining mill for almost 300 years. It was removed from service in 1967, some 15 years after this photo was taken. However, in 1983/84 the mill was fully restored by a group of windmill enthusiasts, who have operated it on a voluntary basis since then. The mill’s mechanism drives a scoop wheel to lift water from one level to another. The under tower is covered with reeds, while the upper house is of timber planks covered with tar.
Named the “Old Mill Dijkse”, the windmill was built in 1683 and worked continuously as a polder draining mill for almost 300 years. It was removed from service in 1967, some 15 years after this photo was taken. However, in 1983/84 the mill was fully restored by a group of windmill enthusiasts, who have operated it on a voluntary basis since then. The mill’s mechanism drives a scoop wheel to lift water from one level to another. The under tower is covered with reeds, while the upper house is of timber planks covered with tar.
De Stomfmolen (The Dustmill) an operating windmill, Wijdenes, Holland. (17/5) A small corn mill was built on the site in 1680 and operated until 1911 when it was dismantled and relocated. The Dustmill was built by the landowner to replace it in 1911, and it remained in active commercial use grinding corn until 1952.
At that time the mill was sold to a milling co-operative. It worked regularly again for the co-operative from 1970 until the end of the 20th century.
A major reconstruction was started in 2004, and The Dustmill was again ready for grinding from August 2005. Tourists can visit the mill to see it in operation.
At that time the mill was sold to a milling co-operative. It worked regularly again for the co-operative from 1970 until the end of the 20th century.
A major reconstruction was started in 2004, and The Dustmill was again ready for grinding from August 2005. Tourists can visit the mill to see it in operation.
North Holland.(18/5)
A windmill was being used used as the power source at a timber mill near Monnikendam, in North Holland when this photo was taken on 18th May 1952.
The windmill carrying the name “The Friendship" was built on the site in 1629.
It was one of about 350 windmills powering sawmills in this area of North Holland in the 17th century.
Another 650 windmills were providing power for milling and other manufacturing tasks.
“The Friendship” was becoming a popular tourist attraction at the start of the 1950s. As a result, it was given a major restoration in 1951.
But,the old mill was completely destroyed by fire on the night of 8th May 1961 after being struck by lightning.
A windmill was being used used as the power source at a timber mill near Monnikendam, in North Holland when this photo was taken on 18th May 1952.
The windmill carrying the name “The Friendship" was built on the site in 1629.
It was one of about 350 windmills powering sawmills in this area of North Holland in the 17th century.
Another 650 windmills were providing power for milling and other manufacturing tasks.
“The Friendship” was becoming a popular tourist attraction at the start of the 1950s. As a result, it was given a major restoration in 1951.
But,the old mill was completely destroyed by fire on the night of 8th May 1961 after being struck by lightning.