Why is there a Windmill in Jerusalem's Yemin-Moshe district?

Answer 1

Moses Montefiore had the windmill built in 1857 "to provide the poor of Jerusalem with flour at a reduced price."

"The windmill was originally built to serve the milling needs of the residents of Montefiore's new developments, but it was never operational because of the lack of wind where it was situated."

Thanks for asking, I'd never thought about it!

Answer 2

Yemin-Moshe was the first modern neighborhood created outside the walls of Jerusalem's old city.

established by Sir Moses Montefiore the neighborhood was created due to the overpopulation in the old city.

The windmill was originally built to serve the milling needs of the residents of Montefiore's new developments, but it never became operational because of the lack of wind where it was situated.

Answer 3

I believe the windmill was built by Montefiore to encourage people to move outside the old city walls. Unfortunately, though, it never actually worked, and is just a touristy attraction and landmark these days. When I was there a few years ago, it didn't even have any blades on it, it was just a stone tower.

Answer 4

Historically,probably for the peoples milling needs but now i think it's just a tourist attraction..