Photograph
P&H 50-Ton Type "AN" Bridge Crane at St. Louis Exposition
A Pawling & Harnischfeger 50-ton type "AN" bridge crane with a 10-ton type "A" trolley with standard a block at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair in either the Palace of Electricity or Machinery. The crane is stamped with the text "Pawling & Harnischfeger Builders, Milwaukee, Wis., Main Hoist 100,000 Lbs., Auxiliary 2,000 Lbs., No. 1054." There are booths from various companies (Curtis Steam Turbine, Westinghouse, Weber Gas & Gasoline, Waters Pierce Oil Co.) on the floor of the room. Also of note is the man in the cab of the crane. |
Image ID: | 60684 |
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Creation Date: | 1904 |
Creator Name: | Unknown |
City: | St. Louis |
County: | |
State: | Missouri |
Collection Name: | Harnischfeger Corporation photographs and negatives, circa 1890-circa 1970 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | negative, original |
Original Format Number: | PH 6015.72 |
Original Dimensions: | 10 x 8 inches |
Auditoriums |
Ceilings |
Skylights |
Hats |
Cranes, derricks, etc. |
Machinery |
Indoor photography |
Men |
Fairs |
Electric power |
Electric signs |
Signs and signboards |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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