The Great Lakes Zephyr - Wind Energy & Hydrogen Journal

By the way, Batavia, Illinois was once home to three windmill manufacturers. The city hall there is in one of the converted old factories, made of limestone. It sits next to a park on the Fox river. At the park is a trail of antique windmills on display, called "Windmill Court." Interestingly enough, one of the oldest and largest, a wooden Model E windmill, was designed by a priest from my hometown, Beloit, Wisconsin. I believe Fairbanks Morse was involved also. My grandfather worked for Fairbanks for forty four years before retiring. Just a bit of synchronicity. Here's a picture of the Model E: