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In 1997, he approached Friends of Recreation and Parks to discuss plans to save this great San Francisco landmark in need of immediate attention and repair. As a result of Bloemendal's experience, background and high quality craftsmanship, the company has been involved in the 3.9 million project from the very beginning, and the restoration process was able to begin in June of 2002. The estimated completion date for both windmills and surrounding grounds to be restored, revitalized and fully accessible for educational and recreational purposes is September 2005. Following the dismantling of the cap and ring package on June 26, 2002, the Murphy Windmill is now being stripped down to its concrete base. All the materials will be restored or replaced depending on their condition. Then the rebuilding process will begin along with the installation of the restored cap and ring. The mechanism was shipped back to the Netherlands to be restored by the internationally renowned windmill expert, Verbij Windmill Design & Construction, BV. |
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