General Electric oscillating electric fan

Object/Artifact

Chester Historical Society

General Electric oscillating electric fan - front view.

The image shows a three-blade metal fan that was used in the 1915 Erie Station.

Name/Title

General Electric oscillating electric fan

Entry/Object ID

chs-019500

Description

The anonymous donor claimed this fan was used in the 1915 Erie Station prior to the closing of passenger service in the 1950s. - - - Marked 270 on base.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

General Electric Supply

Date made

circa 1930 - circa 1940

Notes

1940s-1950s? This is very similar to: General Electric type X57147 "Vortalex" oscillating electric fan <https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_708425>

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

270

Dimensions

Height

25.4 cm

Width

43.2 cm

Depth

53.3 cm

Create Date

January 14, 2025

Update Date

February 22, 2025