3 HP Arnold Engine

Object/Artifact

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Historic Charlton Park

Name/Title

3 HP Arnold Engine

Description

Arnold Engine Co., 3 HP, #272, hit or miss gasoline engine. Manufactured in Ionia, MI around 1906. The tag on the engine says "G.W. Arnold's Son", rather than G.W. Arnold & Son. It was changed when George Arnold died in 1888 and his son took over the business. Missing all plumbing and carburetor. Made of cast iron with a wood base and mounted on a cart. Restored by B. Zick from 2015-2016.

Acquisition

Accession

92.20

Source or Donor

Irving Charlton

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Made/Created

Place

Location

Ionia, MI

Dimensions

Width

24-1/2 in

Length

48 in