R.E Olds Hot Tube Engine

Object/Artifact

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Historic Charlton Park

Name/Title

R.E Olds Hot Tube Engine

Description

Gas engine made by the R.E. Olds in Lansing, MI. This engine is 2.5 hp and was purchased by George Washington Coats in 1896. He used it to pump water, run grindstone, corn sheller and butter churn. Donated by Max Coats.

Acquisition

Accession

92.20

Source or Donor

Irving Charlton

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Made/Created

Date made

1896

Dimensions

Height

66 in

Width

39 in

Length

25 in