Armington & Sims Engine Co., Providence, Rhode Island
THF235440 / Armington & Sims Engine Co., Providence, Rhode Island
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Artifact Overview
This building essentially provides support for a system of shafts and pulleys that distribute mechanical energy to the rows of metal working machine tools arranged along the building's length. The machinists who worked in shops like this could tackle a wide range of jobs. America's nineteenth century machine shops were a training ground for many technological innovators.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1881-1896
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
P.B.73680
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.38 in
Width: 16.75 in
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ArtifactArmington & Sims Machine Shop
This building essentially provides support for a system of shafts and pulleys that distribute mechanical energy to the rows of metal working machine tools arranged along the building's length. The machinists who worked in shops like this could tackle a wide range of jobs. America's nineteenth century machine shops were a training ground for many technological innovators.