Antique Weathervane
What is weathervane? Weathervane is a tool to detect the direction of the wind. Founded in 48 B.C, created based on the Tower of the Winds in Athens, Greece. From the 1st century until now, there are many literatures about weathervanes. But in America, Shem Drowne was the first person who created weathervane in [...]
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Antique Weathervane
5 December 2009, 12:10 pm
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Whitehall Weathervane
3 December 2009, 12:07 pm
Whitehall Weathervane : A Story from the Past
All range of ages, from young to old, for centuries have been captured by weather vanes. You can see some roosters above the barns, or trotting horses from elegant houses, and do you know that these weathervanes have a rich history? Continue reading this article, and you will [...]
Rooster Weathervane
24 November 2009, 12:55 pm
Rooster Weathervane – What Is It?
The traditional instrument we use to determine the wind’s direction is a weathervane, or wind vane. In the open places, such as gardens, barns, or garages, and on top of buildings are the place where we can find a weathervane. They are very durable, since they are usually made of [...]