Name/Title
Edison Machine Works Dynamo, (3 folders, ca. 1890)Scope and Content
This blueprint features a front-facing technical drawing of an electrical machine, with components labeled and illustrated in a precise, mechanical style. The lower section contains a table with columns of numerical data, which may correspond to different models or operational characteristics. The document exhibits signs of wear, including frayed edges and minor tears, but retains its clarity and historical significance. The Edison Machine Works in Schenectady, New York was a major hub for electrical innovation in the late 19th century, and this blueprint represents part of that legacy.Context
This document is an original blueprint from the Edison Machine Works, based in Schenectady, New York. It dates to the late 19th or early 20th century and showcases a detailed technical drawing of an electrical machine, likely related to early power generation or distribution. The blueprint includes specifications, measurements, and a tabular chart of numerical data, possibly referencing different machine types or configurations. In his work for Edison’s business, Lewis Latimer may have visited this plant.Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]Location
Folder
410os/6Box
410Archival Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) QPL CollectionLibrary
Queens Borough Public LibraryCity
Jamaica, QueensState
New York, USAContinent
North AmericaCountry
United States