Solberg, U.S. Virgin Islands

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Solberg is a settlement on the Northside of the island of Saint Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands.

Northside, Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Subdistrict in U.S. Virgin Islands, United States

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The remains of the old sugar estate's 18th century windmill remain in Solberg. [1]

Windmill machine that converts the energy of wind into rotational energy

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Mountain Top, a shopping center best known for its banana daiquiris and views of the island is located in Solberg.

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References

  1. ↑ deJongh Woods, Edith (1992). The Royal Three Quarters of the Town of Charlotte Amalie. MAPes MONDe Editore. p. 148. ISBN   0-926330-02-0.

Coordinates: 18°20′51″N64°56′31″W / 18.34750°N 64.94194°W / 18.34750; -64.94194

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