Dutch Windmills in Color: A 1930s Legacy of the Polders!

This captivating colorized footage transports you to the iconic windmills of the Netherlands around 1930—nearly a century ago—showcasing their timeless role in shaping Dutch life. Watch as these majestic structures grind grain, saw wood, and pump water from polders across Driemanspolder (Leidschendam, 1938), Noordwijkerhout (1939), and Schermer (1928, where 11 mills still stand today). From a windmill near Amsterdam poised for replacement by a coal-fired power station to one being primed for duty in 1928, the film reveals their intricate mechanics and cultural significance, including the wing positions signaling joy, sorrow, or festivity. A vibrant testament to Dutch engineering, this restored archive grips history buffs and windmill enthusiasts, offering a dazzling glimpse into a vanishing era of the polders.