Chatham Windmill
Chatham Windmill, 1907 and today
An old view from Chatham’s archive beside today’s photo. Drag across to compare. The two aren’t taken from exactly the same spot.
1907TodayWindmill · Wikimedia Commons. Matched to this listing by the words in its caption.
About Chatham Windmill
Chatham Windmill, at Chase Park, Shattuck Pl., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 30, 1978. It was among the first 5 of Chatham’s 14 listings. The Register lists it for its industry and commerce, at the local level.
What it isWindmill in Chatham, Massachusetts, USA. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 33 MB · National Archives↗1797 to today
- 1797Built
- 1907
Windmill - 1978Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 48 years
An old view of Chatham Windmill
Postcards and photographs from Chatham’s archive whose captions name it, from 1907. Tap one to see it full screen.
1907Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 15 minutes
Chase Park, Shattuck Pl., Chatham · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
5 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Chatham Windmill
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Chatham Windmill
Is Chatham Windmill on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 30, 1978 (Register number 78000421).
Is Chatham Windmill a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Louis Brandeis House, 1.3 miles away.
Can you visit Chatham Windmill?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Chatham Windmill?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 33 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63794098 · Wikidata · old views from Chatham’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.