Dickson Beam Engine, 1811

Artifact

Steam engine (Engine)

Date Made

1811

Henry Ford Museum
 On Exhibit

at Henry Ford Museum in Made in America

Object ID

28.761.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Iron (Metal)

Dimensions

Width: 9.667 ft

Height: 10 ft

Horsepower: 12 hp  (8.95 kW)

Diameter: 17 in  (Bore)

Length: 20.75 ft

Length: 36 in  (Stroke)

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