1879 Silsby Steamer
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N 33° 57.261 W 084° 32.827
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In 1879 the City of Marietta purchased a Silsby Steam-powered pumper. It was the 655th steamer manufactured by the Silsby Manufacturing Company in Seneca Falls, NY.
Waymark Code: WM1ZJ3
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 08/09/2007
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In 1879 the City of Marietta purchased a Silsby Steam-powered pumper. It was the 655th steamer manufactured by the Silsby Manufacturing Company in Seneca Falls, NY. It's a 500-gallon pumper and can flow approximately two tons of water per minute. It served the city until 1921 when it was replaced by the 1921 American LaFrance pumper.
The Model of 1875 was the last major model change. There are several variations of this ninth model engine. Builder's numbers ranged from just below 500 to 3109. At least 40 of these "modern" Silsby engines are known to exist.
The steamer was named the "Aurora" by the local citizens. It was completely nickel-plated and is completely functional. The Silsby Steamer is one of only 5 still in existence.
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