Sears Windmills

[windybob]

Here are the companies / mills sold by Sears until 1944....

Acme
Kenwood
Peerless
Wolcott
Union
Eureka
Smith & Pomeroy
Freeman
Williams Mfg Co
Red Cross
Stover /Samson
Baker
E B Winger ( Royal Crown Mill)

So.. hang in there Wayne. Might turn into a real keeper.

[Mister Ed]

Wow, I never realized that sears sold Albion (Wolcott & Union) and Smith & Pomeroy windmills.

Windy - Are you saying these were sold under the Sears Name? Or that they just sold the brands in their catalogue?

[windybob]

They offered these brands through their catalogs. I could go back and see what names they used, I didn't pay much attention to that. The "green book" does get more specific. Look under Sears and Roebuck. It gives the complete list in historic order. I would say Chronological order, but I can't spell chronological. lol

[Wayne]

What is this Green Book people write about that seems to have so much neat info?

[windybob]

It is T. Lindsays book for all the trade literature found on the windmill history. I think there was a picture I posted a long time ago. Covers are darker green, like Hunter green. It's great reading, especially on days where you can't, ( or won't ) go out.

[Wayne]

Do you know if it is still available? I'm always looking for good stuff to read.

[windybob]

I don't know. I might check later. I think the last time someone looked it up, it was quite expensive.

[Terry]

Wayne
If you get ahold of Windmillers' Gazette thy may have it or could tell you if it is available.

Windmillers' Gazette
P.O. Box 778
Buckeystown Maryland 21717-9998

Terry

[MAS]

Amazon has 3 from $49.65 to $344.59

[Kevin]

I think Bob is talking about Dr. Baker’s book “North American Windmill Manufacturers' Trade Literature : A Descriptive Guide”
A very hard book to find.