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The first windmill for electricity production
Build by Professor James Blyth of Anderson's College, Glasgow (now Strathclyde University). The professor experiments with three different turbine designs, the last of which is said to have powered his Scottish home for 25 years. -
Wind Power Used for Pumping Water and Electricity
Wind power in North America is used to help farmers and ranchers pump water for irrigation and windmills generate electricity for homes and businesses -
Steel Blades Invented for Windmills
The invention of steel blades for windmills makes them more efficient and as homesteaders move west, more than six million windmills are erected throughout the countryside. -
Wind Power is Showcased at the World’s Fair
The Chicago World’s Fair showcases 15 windmill companies and their wind turbine designs.
