Big Delta in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska — Northwest (North America)
Windmill
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 16, 2024
1. Windmill Marker
pump for the well and later
generated electricity to charge
vehicle batteries. [? - possibly "Carl"] Tweiten
built the original windmill for
Rika in 1932.
Erected by Alaska State Parks and Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features. In addition, it is included in the Windmills series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.
Location. 64° 9.309′ N, 145° 50.434′ W. Marker is in Big Delta in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska. It can be reached from Richardson Highway. Marker and windmill are on the Big Delta State Historical Park grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 274.5 Richardson Highway (State Hwy 2), Big Delta AK 66737, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Athabascan Region and in Interior Alaska. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, the Pacific Rim, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Roadhouse (a few steps from this marker); Truckers' Rebellion (within shouting distance of this marker); A Place to Rest (within shouting distance of this marker); Homestead Outbuilding (within shouting distance of this marker); Spring House (within shouting distance of this marker); 30 Ft. Wooden River Boat (within shouting distance of this marker); Jack of all Trades (within shouting distance of this marker); Ferry Scales (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Big Delta.
More about this marker. The marker is heavily weathered and needs replaced.
Also see . . .
1. Big Delta State Historical Park. (Submitted on September 2, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Rikas Landing Roadhouse. (Submitted on September 2, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 16, 2024
2. Windmill and Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 16, 2024
3. Windmill at Rika's Roadhouse
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 2, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
