Poldermolen (Polder Mill), Arnhem
The polder from the Dutch Open Air Museum is a smock mill with a thatched wooden octagon. It was built in 1862 and demolished in 1953. In 1960 it was transferred to the museum and re-established. In 1995 new rods were attached to the mill but the screw for raising water is still made of wood.
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Sight Name: Poldermolen (Polder Mill)
Sight Location: Arnhem, Netherlands (See walking tours in Arnhem)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Arnhem, Netherlands (See walking tours in Arnhem)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles