Beck Twin Compound Engine, circa 1890
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Steam engine (Engine)
Date Made
circa 1890
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Robert M. Beck and manufactured by Taylor Manufacturing Company in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
Location
at Greenfield Village in Edison Illuminating Company Station A
Object ID
28.307.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Iron (Metal)
Steel (Alloy)
Brass (Alloy)
Dimensions
Diameter: 8 in (Bore)
Diameter: 14.75 in (Bore)
Length: 15 in (Stroke)
Height: 69 in
Width: 95 in
Length: 126 in
Horsepower: 150 hp (111.85 kW)
Inscriptions
Cast in Frame Taylor MFG Co. Chambersburg, PA Pat 1888
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