Estonian Mills. Pulma Windmill

    Estonia  2008.08.28

    In issue: Stamp(s): 1   

    Printing: offset on chalky paper

    Issued in: sheets of 10 (2x5) stamps

  • Number by catalogue:  Michel: 621  

    Perforation type: 14x13 ¾

    Subject:

    5,5 kroon or 35 cents. The Põlma Windmill, 1880, Central Estonia

    Additional:

    *The stamp dedicated to the Põlma Windmill is the second from the Estonian historical mills series (the first, featuring the Hellenurme watermill, was issued in 2007). The Põlma Windmill in Rapla County was built in 1905 and because it initially belonged to the Järvakandi manor it is also known as the Järvakandi Windmill. It is a six-story Dutch windmill with an annex housing the miller's living quarters and a smithy. The last information about the milling of pearl barley there goes back to 1968. Later the mill fell into disrepair and stood empty for years. In 1991 the mill was restored and turned into a restaurant. At present the Põlma Windmill is a listed architectural monument. Although it stands empty it is possible to visit it by earlier appointment.

     

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