De Schoolmeester, Westzaan

De Schoolmeester is a smock mill in Westzaan, Netherlands which is maintained in full working order.

[4] The name De Schoolmeester (English: The Schoolmaster) probably denotes the occupation of one of the founders.

He bought another nearby paper mill, De Vergulde Bijenkorf in 1854.

On 1 March 1949, the drying sheds were damaged in a storm, with over 30 metres (98 ft) of them being affected.

[3] The number of times the sails revolved in recent years is recorded as:-[4] De Schoolmeester is a six-sided smock mill with a stage, built on a two-storey base.

[2] The mill itself is at the centre of a long range of drying sheds of green painted weatherboard under a pantile roof.

[2] Reference for above:-[2] De Schoolmeester is open from 10:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday, and at other times by appointment.

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