Golden Gate Park in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
North Dutch Windmill
Golden Gate Park
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, November 14, 2022
1. North Dutch Windmill Marker
The restoration of this historic landmark was made possible by Mrs. Eleanor Rossi Crabtree through her personal fund raising efforts, the many contributors, and the labor donated by Reserve Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Two
“Her dream has become a reality”
The citizens of San Francisco are grateful for the efforts of Mrs. Eleanor Rossi Crabtree and to all those who contributed
A Recreation and Park Commission Project
Dianne Feinstein, Mayor
City and County of San Francisco
Thomas Mallory, General Manager, Recreation and Park Department
Restoration under the directions of the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering
Reserve Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Two, Treasure Island
Commanding Officers
Capt. J.R. Collins, CEC, USNR-R • Capt. D.J. Sifferman, CEC, USNR-R • CDR. R.J. Walter, CEC, USNR-R
Marker Two:
Robert W. Carroll
Dedicated to the beloved memory of Petty Officer First Class Bob Carroll, United States Navy, Seabee Reserve Mobile Construction Battalion Two
His dedication and leadership on the restoration of the North Dutch Windmill was an inspiration to all those who contributed
Erected by
this page online
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 37° 46.226′ N, 122° 30.567′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Golden Gate Park. Marker is on GGP Access Road near John F Kennedy Drive, on the right when traveling north. The plaques are mounted to the windmill in the Queen Wilhelmina Garden at Golden Gate Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1691 John F Kennedy Dr, San Francisco CA 94121, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Roald Amundsen (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historical Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Memorable Muse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ticket to Ride (approx. 0.2 miles away); Turning Sand to Gold (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hints of History (approx. 0.2 miles away); The City at Play (approx. 0.2 miles away); Murphy Windmill (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.
Also see . . .
1. Golden Gate Park: Windmills and Tulips.
"In 1902, the Golden Gate Park saw the completion of the Dutch Windmill (also referred to the North Windmill). The design for the attraction came(Submitted on November 20, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)from a well-known San Francisco resident by the name of Alpheus Bull Jr., which took $25,000 to realize. A cottage was built for a caretaker to reside at, while he maintained the windmill and kept the local animals in the park well fed."Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, November 14, 20222. North Dutch Windmill Marker
2. Atlas Obscura: Dutch Windmill.
"The two enormous windmills that overlook Ocean Beach at the far west end of Golden Gate Park were once mighty water-pumping machines designed to provide water for the fledgling park at the beginning of the last century. Since then, they have fallen into disrepair and have been resurrected twice."(Submitted on November 20, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, November 14, 2022
3. North Dutch Windmill Marker
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, November 14, 2022
4. North Dutch Windmill
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, November 14, 2022
5. Queen Wilhelmina Garden
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, November 14, 2022
6. Golden Gate Park Map at the Windmill
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 20, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
