On back of the photograph, "First regular switch engine in San Jose Yard. A switch engine was put on in 1886 for 3 months in the fall. Photo taken 8/8/1887. The San Mateo, D. M. Manhive-engineer; H. Haggerty-fireman, J. Grismer-foreman, J....
B&W photograph of a large, cylindrical engine or motor. Picture taken indoors. "Food Machinery Corp. Anderson-Barngrover Division" and "3836" printed on the bottom of the photograph.
Tennant, Bill; Plummer, Charles; McGrath, John; Damonte, A.; Higgins, Mike; Fire departments -- California -- Santa Clara County; Fire engines & equipment; Fire engines -- History; Fire fighters; Fire fighting; Fire stations; Horses; Men;...
Firemen pose with their horse drawn fire engines. Written on back of the photograph, "Hose Wagon-Bill Tennant, ----, Chas. Plummer, John McGrath, Engine --- ----, A. Damonte, Mike Higgins."
Scientific apparatus and instruments; Santa Clara University (Calif.)
The Eolypile is a metal sphere attached to a chariot half-filled with water and nested up to allow steam to build up. The steam is then allowed to escape in a jet making the chariot move.
