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Homecoming Parade in Houghton, MI |
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Homecoming Parade in Houghton, MI. [A group of students on a homemade float with a keg of beer. Some of them wear mops on their heads. The Seven-Up Bottling Co. building stands in the background.] Scanned: January 20, 2009 |
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Lake Shore Engine Works, Engineers - Founders- Machinists. Marquette, Michigan |
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Snow-Plows Manufactured by The Lake Shore Engine Works, Marquette, Michigan. Photo shows several types of plows manufactured by us for handling different snow conditions that you will have to contend with. We make the tractor plow for heavy work, the speed plow for heavy trucks and speed, the standard heavy truck plow, the light automobile plow, the standard truck and speed plow, the low and long wing speed plow, the one ton truck plow and the clean-up scraper. We also make a wing for cutting off the banks. If you have any snow conditions let us work with you and build your plows. [#1 in a series of 27 postcard images of machinery made by the Lake Shore Engine Works Company.] Scanned: May 28, 2009 |
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Lake Shore Engine Works, Engineers - Founders- Machinists. Marquette, Michigan |
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Rollerless Rotary Screen Manufactured by the Lake Shore Engine Works, Marquette, Michigan. Photo shows one of large Rollerless Rotary Screens built for H. W. Weimer Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for shipment to Texas. The Rollerless design, which is an exclusive feature of the Weimer screen, is clearly shown, as is the drive mechanism, and level steel frame. These screens are built in all standard diameters and lengths. Let us figure on your special requirements on such or similar equipment. [#2 in a series of 27 postcard images of machinery made by the Lake Shore Engine Works Company.] Scanned: May 28, 2009 |
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Lake Shore Engine Works, Engineers - Founders- Machinists. Marquette, Michigan |
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Split Bicycle Sheave built by the Lake Shore Engine Works, Marquette, Michigan. Photo shows a split cast iron 8 ft. bicycle sheave built for the Homestake Mining Company. This sheave has removable and interchangeable steel liners and is so designed that it can be transferred through small drifts or tunnels. [#3 in a series of 27 postcard images of machinery made by the Lake Shore Engine Works Company.] Scanned: May 27, 2009 |
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Lake Shore Engine Works, Engineers - Founders- Machinists. Marquette, Michigan |
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Two Electric Hoists built by the Lake Shore Engine Works, Marquette, Michigan. Photo shows two single drum electric hoists with 36" x 36" drums with post brakes hand operated. The gearing on these hoists are double reduction, casting made from Lake Superior Charcoal Iron. One hoist was shipped to the Buffalo Iron Mining Company, the other to the Marting Ore Company. When you are figuring on a hoist let us figure with you. [#4 in a series of 27 postcard images of machinery made by the Lake Shore Engine Works Company.] Scanned: May 27, 2009 |
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Lake Shore Engine Works, Engineers - Founders- Machinists. Marquette, Michigan |
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Standard Scraper Hoist Manufactured by the Lake Shore Engine Works, Marquette, Michigan. Photo shows front view of our 1015 H.P. Standard Scraper Hoist. May we ship you one? [#5 in a series of 27 postcard images of machinery made by the Lake Shore Engine Works Company.] Scanned: May 28, 2009 |
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Lake Shore Engine Works, Engineers - Founders- Machinists. Marquette, Michigan |
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Built for the Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan by the Lake Shore Engine Works, Marquette, Michigan. Photo shows one of two special machines for milling counterbore and joint on flywheel housing. We are builders of special machines to your specifications and are in a position to give prompt deliveries, also are equipped to handle any class of work. [#6 in a series of 27 postcard images of machinery made by the Lake Shore Engine Works Company.] Scanned: May 28, 2009 |
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Lake Shore Engine Works, Engineers - Founders- Machinists. Marquette, Michigan |
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Latrine Car Manufactured by the Lake Shore Engine Works, Marquette, Michigan. Photo shows one of twelve Latrine Cars built for the International Nickel Co. of Canada, Ltd. This car is 6'3" long 4'8" overall in width and 26" from rail to top of step, track gauge 36". A 4" plug cock is attached to bottom for flushing. The construction of this car is steel throughout and electric welded. We build all kinds of cars and can give quick deliveries. [#7 in a series of 27 postcard images of machinery made by the Lake Shore Engine Works Company.] Scanned: May 28, 2009 |
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Lake Shore Engine Works, Engineers - Founders- Machinists. Marquette, Michigan |
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Manufactured for Koppers Construction Co., Pittsburg, PA. Photo shows guide sheaves and tension take-up made for and to designs of the Koppers Construction Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. We do contract and jobbing work in iron and steel. Send us blue prints and specifications, or let us do your engineering. [#8 in a series of 27 postcard images of machinery made by the Lake Shore Engine Works Company.] Scanned: May 28, 2009 |
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Lake Shore Engine Works, Engineers - Founders- Machinists. Marquette, Michigan |
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Standard Scraper Hoist Manufactured by Lake Shore Engine Works, Marquette, Mich. Photo shows operator's side with guards in place of our 10-15 H. P. Standard Scraper Hoist. General dimensions: Overall length base - 60". Overall height of levers 33" over guard 26". Overall width 29". Drums -8" dia. 5-3/4" face, flanges 19" dia. Capacity 360 feet 1/2" rope. Rope speed 200 ft. per minute. Line pull 15 H.P. motor 2500 lbs. May we ship you one? [#9 in a series of 27 postcard images of machinery made by the Lake Shore Engine Works Company.] Scanned: May 28, 2009 |