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By Gwendolyn M. Smith Research
and documentation confirmed a windmill was constructed on the Bay of Quinte
shore adjoining the Upper Gap. This windmill also served a military use
against the American Fleet during the War of 1812. Book
dimensions: 8 1/2" x 11" with a soft cover. The book comprises 16
pages written on one side only. There is also a sketch of the remains of the
tower and a plan showing the operating parts of a windmill. Included is an
early map of the district. |
Cost:
$5.00 plus S&H
Excerpt from the book on it's builder:
Howell came to Fredericksburgh around 1785 and built a windmill. He
remained in Fredericksburgh for 12 years, moved to Sophiasburgh and sold his
Fredericksburgh property to a man named Russell. The windmill was considered
to be the first mill propelled by wind as a power in Upper Canada.
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