Name/Title
Generator and Motor System at the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway, (2 folders, ca. 1890)Scope and Content
This detailed technical drawing illustrates the wiring and electrical connections within an Edison power station. The blueprint includes resistance boxes, dynamos, ground detectors, and ammeters, showing their interconnections within the system. The schematic is labeled with handwritten annotations that describe the flow of electrical current and key components. The layout provides insight into early electrical distribution systems, showing how Edison’s power stations managed energy flowContext
This blueprint originates from the Engineering Department of the Edison Electric Light Company, located at 16 & 18 Broad St., New York City. The schematic is signed by J. P. Vail, indicating authorship or approval, and it outlines the connections of electrical apparatus in a small Edison central station. Given the historical significance of Thomas Edison’s contributions to electrical infrastructure, this document likely dates to the late 19th or early 20th century during the expansion of electrical power distribution.Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]Archive Items Details
Title
Electrical Schematic for Small Edison Central StationLocation
Folder
410os/1Box
410Archival Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) QPL CollectionLibrary
Queens Borough Public LibraryCity
Jamaica, QueensState
New York, USAContinent
North AmericaCountry
United States