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Another Peek Around Pella (3/29/25)

One of the main sights on the main square in Pella is the Vermeer Windmill. It was designed in the Netherlands and disassembled and shipped to Pella for reassembly in 2002. It’s replica of an 1850s city mill that would be built high on a hill to catch the wind. At 12 stories high and 124’ from ground to blade tip, it’s the tallest working mill in the US.

Pella’s Vermeer Windmill
Bob filling some big shoes

Bob and I decided not to spend the $40 that it would have cost for both of us to tour the windmill, but we did check out the very cute gift shop. Instead, we decided to walk around Central College near downtown. Central College is a private college that is associated with the Reformed Church in America. It was established in 1853 and has been accredited since 1942. It has an enrollment of just over 1,000 students.

Main sign for the college
Beautiful entry to the campus
The student center
Central Hall/Dowstra Auditorium
Map of campus
War Memorial and chapel
“The Other Side of Eden” sculpture by Andrew DeVries
in the Peace Garden
A sculpture of Mavis Geisler commissioned by the college
in recognition of her contributions to the college
Ditto for her husband Harold
The Geisler Library
Wing International Center

After our walk around campus, we checked out a cute local market down the street.

Main Street Markt
A windmill shaped bank across from the market

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