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Golden (Adams County)
Located 30 miles northeast of Quincy with a population of
650, Golden is the home of one of the state’s most unique structures,
the Prairie Mills
Windmill.
The Golden Historical Society was
formed in 1986 with the mission of restoring the Dutch smock windmill
built in 1873. The organization, led by a 15-member board, acquired the
mill, restored it, and today it is a major tourist destination in Adams
County. Landmarks Illinois provided two
Preservation Heritage Fund
Grants toward the effort. For a detailed explanation of
the windmill operation and terms
click here.
Now the organization has purchased a historic
bank building with the intent to restore it as a public destination as
well. In its 21 years of existence, it is estimated the historical
society has invested over $1 million in Golden through these
preservation projects.
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