Steam Engine Housed in Engine Room, Ohio, circa 1912
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By the late 1800s, steam powered most American factories. Steam engines like this one in Ohio generated factory power well into the 20th century. From here, a system of belts, pulleys, and shafts conveyed the energy to machines. In this photograph, a large belt connected to the flywheel runs into the factory through the engine room wall.
By the late 1800s, steam powered most American factories. Steam engines like this one in Ohio generated factory power well into the 20th century. From here, a system of belts, pulleys, and shafts conveyed the energy to machines. In this photograph, a large belt connected to the flywheel runs into the factory through the engine room wall.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1912
Creators
Unknown
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
84.3.7.20
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.063 in
Width: 9.938 in
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