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14-DEC-2014

Amsterdam. Windmill The Gooyer

The Gooyer is a windmill in Amsterdam located between Funenkade and Zeeburgerstraat. It is the tallest wooden mill in the Netherlands. It is registered as a National Monument
The names dates from the around 1609, when the mill was owned by Claes and Jan Willemsz, two brothers from Gooiland.It is also known as "The Funenmolen" ("The Mill on the Funen").
The Gooyer consists of a stone foundation topped by a wooden octagonal body. The mill is owned by the municipality of Amsterdam and is not open to visitors. Although the blades are functional, they no longer operate any grinding mechanism.
Next to the mill, in the former Municipal Bathhouse dating back to 1911, is the Brouwerij 't IJ. Contrary to popular belief, neither the mill nor former bathhouse have any historical or architectural relationship, and the mill fulfils no function for the brewery despite the image of a mill being in the brewery logo.

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hamery21-Dec-2014 04:13
great pic of the windmill and nice deep of field. v
Jim Coffman20-Dec-2014 17:30
A very nice view and so well captured!
Ken Chambers ARPS20-Dec-2014 17:29
Very pleasing picture Jose, and thank you for all the information.
Helen Betts20-Dec-2014 17:28
You're so fortunate you had good weather for this capture! Excellent color and light, and a good view of the windmill. V.
MarcViskens20-Dec-2014 17:17
beautiful view José
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