From the Historic American Engineering Record (dated 1973):
Gladden Wind Turbine. Date : 1890-1891 Location: Pidgeon Valley Rd, Napoli, Cattaraugus County, New York Built by: George Gladden Owned by : Originally : George Gladden Presently : John Milks Significance : The Gladden wind turbine is a well preserved example of a vertical wind turbine built during the 19th century. Although no longer operational, the turbine (and associated mill structure) is a rare example of wind power technology in the United States.[info]
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