Redwood City in San Mateo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Solari Windmill

Photographed by I.G.V.Atajar, November 9, 2009

1. Solari Windmill Marker

Inscription. This reconstructed windmill was originally built in the 1890's on the George Solari family farm which was located near Whipple Avenue and Old County Road in Redwood City. When the area was subdivided in the 1930's, the windmill was moved to the new family farm located near Woodside Road and Middlefield Road.

In 1990, the windmill was relocated to Garfield School as part of a new agricultural program. In order to save the windmill from demolition, Jean Cloud and Jeri Joseph-Hover encouraged the city of Redwood City to relocate the windmill to the city's maintenance yard in June 2000. In 2006, the Union Cemetery site was approved as the new home of the Solari Windmill. The final phase of reconstruction was started in early 2007. Redwood Parlor #66 of the Native Sons of the Golden West refurbished the water tank house which was moved to the Union Cemetery site on May 18, 2007. This project was completed with the support of a number of local volunteers and community donations.

Erected 2007 by Historic Union Cemetery Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture

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• Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources. In addition, it is included in the Windmills series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1854.

Location. 37° 28.488′ N, 122° 13.351′ W. Marker is in Redwood City, California, in San Mateo County. It is on Woodside Road (California Route 84). Marker and Windmill are located at the Union Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 Woodside Road, Redwood City CA 94063, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area,

in Silicon Valley,

and on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Solari Family Windmill (here, next to this marker); Grand Army of the Republic (a few steps from this marker); Grand Army of the Republic Memorial

Solari Windmill image. Click for full size.

Photographed by I.G.V.Atajar, November 9, 2009

2. Solari Windmill

(within shouting distance of this marker); In Memoriam George Edgar Filkins (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Cemetery (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stage Station (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fire Station No. 1 (approx. 0.7 miles away); Diller's Island (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Redwood City.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, July 17, 2022

3. Solari Windmill Marker

Dedication Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by I.G.V.Atajar, November 9, 2009

4. Dedication Plaque

Jean Cloud and Jeri Joseph-Hover
The Solari Windmill is dedicated in their
honor because of their devotion to save
landmarks that define the history of
Redwood City.
[Volunteers, Donors, and the Committee members are listed on a lower plaque]

Solari Windmill Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, July 17, 2022

5. Solari Windmill Markers

Jean Cloud and Jeri Joseph-Hover Dedication Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, July 17, 2022

6. Jean Cloud and Jeri Joseph-Hover Dedication Plaque

Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 1,736 times since then and 38 times this year. Last updated on March 23, 2016, by James King of San Miguel, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 15, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. 3. submitted on July 26, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 4. submitted on December 15, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. 5, 6. submitted on July 26, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.