Dutch Windmill Traditional Geocache

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Hidden : 11/13/2010
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Dutch Windmill
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A lot of skepticism surrounded the decision to build a windmill along San Francisco's coastline. People doubted that an extensive source of fresh water could be found so close to the ocean. There were also concerns that the proposed windmill would not provide enough force to successfully pump water. Despite the doubts, construction of the windmill was ordered in 1902. Commissioners Speckle, Lloyd, and Aaron were appointed by Schmitz (John McLaren, superintendent of the Golden Gate Park) to oversee the construction of the windmill, at a cost not to exceed $14,000. Fulton Engineering Company won the bid to supply the necessary ironwork, at a price of $3100 and the Pope & Talbot Lumber Co. donated Oregon Pine spars. Construction of the Dutch Windmill was completed prior to June 30th, 1902, at a total cost of $16,000.

Cache container is a 14 ounce Lock-N-Lock.

There is an irwinSports sig item for FTF.
Congratulations to Olivia Noelle on FTF.

Congratulations to Zoogler on GC find #400. 1/23/2011

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