The historic veterinary windmill at Hermosa Beach was temporarily closed Thursday following an engineering assessment that revealed serious structural concerns.
Engineering reports show that the support assembly holding the windmill unit is corroded, poses a serious risk that could lead to strong winds and land movements. Members of the community have been actively involved in restoring and maintaining windmills for years, including relocating to Greenwood Park in the 1980s.
City crews addressed the immediate danger Friday by removing the remaining assembly from the wooden tower. According to a press release, the day before they removed the windmill blade while preparing. To ensure public safety, the Greenwood Park area was closed, signs were posted, and advised the public to remain clear.
The windmill became an agricultural landmark at Hermosa Beach, built in the early 1900s by local farmer John Better.
During its heyday, the windmills recovered water from the wells below the valley where Hermo Sabara Race School now stands, and later became a defining feature of the Betters’ dairy farm. The Bluestar Memorial Marker Removal Ceremony will be held on July 28th at the southern tip of Greenwood Park, according to the city.
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