About this property
De Zwaan is an authentic Dutch windmill in the city of Holland, Michigan. The windmill's name is Dutch for The Swan. It is the oldest authentic, working Dutch windmill in the United States. De Zwaan is located in Windmill Island municipal park.
Location
Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 100002333. It was listed on April 17, 2018.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was De Zwaan Windmill listed on the National Register?
De Zwaan Windmill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 17, 2018.
What type of historic resource is De Zwaan Windmill?
De Zwaan Windmill is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for De Zwaan Windmill?
The period of significance for De Zwaan Windmill is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near De Zwaan Windmill?
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