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Electric Dynamo

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An open wooden structure built over a small mill race supports a vertical water wheel. A large belt runs horizontally from the water wheel to a line shaft and drives a generator. The generator provided electric power for the Teegarden farm.

Date Created:
1932

Publication Information

Date Created 1932

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin rural school survey records, 1931-1933
Call Number PH 262.4i

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013YRU
Legacy ID
WHi 100241

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