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Corliss Steam Engine
Corliss Steam Engine
Pawnee Steam Engine Show (2019)
Original Image No. 1793
The Corliss Steam Engine was built to convert heat energy into mechanical work. The monster steam engine was considered a symbol of the American future, for it heralded the dawn of what was called "the Republic of Technology". Weighing 110 tons and measuring 25 feet long, this engine and its twin sister were originally built for the Blackwell Zinc Co. in 1912. It powered most of the electricity-powered machinery in the 1000-employee zinc smelter plant until the plant closed in 1973. One of the few remaining operational examples, the engine is demonstrated every year during the Pawnee Steam and Gas Engine Show.
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