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Corliss Steam Engine

Circa 1935 
Allis-Chalmers 
Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 

This large stationary steam engine provided power to the planing mill next door. 
The double-spoke flywheel in 12 ft. in diameter and 4 ft. wide. It is belted to the lineshaft under the planing mill. 
Sawdust and shavings were burned to heat water pumped from Barber's Creek to make steam.
The engine is fitted with a steam separator.

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