Corcoran windmill

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Windcatcher530 Dan
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Corcoran windmill

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I know it's like trying to find a needle in a haystack but i would like to own a Corcoran windmill in need of restoration.being i live in New York where he started out with the empire windmill company and then went on his own interests me.good luck to me.
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Let me know if you find one. I'd love to see it

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Corcoran Windmill Factory _Philips.jpg
BTY. This might be of interest to you.
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Are you a relative
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Yes, great-great-grandson.
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Jim, Great picture. Thanks for posting it.
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That's awesome Jim.did you inherit any windmill stuff
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Windcatcher530 Dan wrote: Wed Jun 23, 2021 8:29 am That's awesome Jim.did you inherit any windmill stuff
No, nothing directly related to the windmill company.
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Jim, I always wondered about that when I first saw your name. That's really neat!
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I'm sorry to hear that Jim.if i ever find one and your interested it rightfully should go to you.
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