Dutch Windmill near Council Bluffs, IA?

[jtisdale]

Anybody have any info about this guy that went over seas and moved an authentic Dutch type windmill back with him? Its supposed to be over by Council Bluffs. I am also told that in the spring, there are fields and fields of tulips around the windmill. Can anyone help me out with info or websites, or point me in the general direction?

Thanks, Jim

 

[bmoeller]

jtisdale, there sure is. East of Council Bluffs. Been a while since I have been past it. Sits a bit off the interstate (I-80) on the north side. Don't know anything about it or stopped to look at it, but it is HUGE.



http://www.i80hotels.com/iowa_index_to_i-80.htm



Elk Horn, Ia, exit 54.

Danish Windmill - As you enter town you will see a real, honest-to- goodness Dutch windmill towering over its neighbors. Originally built in Denmark around 1848, it was shipped to Elk Horn, in pieces of course, and carefully reassembled. It has been a working windmill and, now, is open to tourists. From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day then conduct guided tours 8a-7p Monday through Saturday and 10a-7p Sundays. Off season hours are 9a-5p and noon - 5p respectively (closed Christmas and New Years Days). Admission is only $2; $1 for kids 5-11. For more information, phone (toll-free) 1-800-451-7960.