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Windmills and Water Mills of Long IslandWindmills and water mills are truly the wonders of an earlier era, the wooden technology of yesteryear. To us, they may be graceful and charming relics. To the colonists, however, they were a vital necessity. Colonial craftsmen constructed them to mill grain, saw wood, pump water, and do various other jobs. Furthermore, the mill was the gathering place for the villagers. While they waited for their grain to be milled, the villagers exchanged news and
Windmills and water mills are truly the wonders of anearlier era, the wooden technology of yesteryear.
To us, they may be graceful and charming relics. To the
colonists, however, they were a vital necessity. Colonial
craftsmen constructed them to mill grain, saw wood, pump
water, and do various other jobs. Furthermore, the mill was
the gathering place for the villagers. While they waited for
their grain to be milled, the villagers exchanged news and
gossip and stories. Millers were well respected not only for
their mill s output but also for their own weather forecasts,
knowledge of engines and machines, and, of course,
up-to-date news.
Long Island is an ideal place for catching the steady wind
from the ocean and bays: 125 miles long, narrow only
20 miles across at its widest, and relatively flat. Thus, many
windmills were built here and still exist here, particularly
at the island s east end. As a matter of fact, the south fork
of eastern Long Island contains the greatest number of
surviving windmills in the United States. Before 1700,
Long Island also had many water mills, some of them
powered by the tide."
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Published: 10/27/1999
ISBN: 9780738502885
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 9.18h x 6.61w x 0.28d
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★★★★★ 5
Organizer
It’s perfect for inside my pantry door, keeps all my kitchen papers and wraps organized and easy to use. The cutters are really sharp, cut quickly and straight. Highly recommend.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Great product! :)
Color: 01-silver
It looks great and work very smoothly on our kitchen counter.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Very fuctional
Color: 01-silver
Very stylish and functional, the suction cups hold it in place
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Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Functional and Good Quality
Color: 01-silver, Color: 01-silver
I give this SMARTAKE paper towel holder 4 stars. Overall, it's a very good product that I would recommend, but it has one minor drawback that takes away a star.
The Positives
Quality and Stability: The holder feels good quality, and the material (steel) is sturdy. Once placed on the counter, it's stable and adheres well to the surface.
Assembly and Use: It was easy to put together; just read the instruction manual. I confirm that it works well even with large paper towel rolls. Furthermore, it's not difficult to change the roll at all.
The Drawback
The only problem is the small mechanism that's supposed to adjust and hold the roll (the piece that prevents it from twisting too much). As the paper gets used up, this piece doesn't do its job properly, and the paper unwinds more than it should.
Conclusion: If you're looking for a modern, stable, and well-made holder for your kitchen, this is excellent. Just keep in mind that the adjuster isn't the best, but other than that, it does its job perfectly.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Durable and nice look
Color: 02-black
Nice quality and nice look for our kitchen
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Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2026
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