FIRST - pulverized coal successfully burned continuously
N 43° 02.444 W 087° 54.677
16T E 425771 N 4765741
In this station pulverized coal was first successfully burned continuously and at high efficiencies in furnaces of stationary steam boilers November 11-15, 1919. The marker is located at Wells & Edison Sts in Milwaukee, WI
Waymark Code: WM234K
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 08/27/2007
Views: 20
Because of this marker's location between two buildings, it was difficult to get accurate coordinates. The marker is located on the building at 110 East Wells St.
Text on the marker reads:
"Oneida Street Station
T. M. E. R. & L. Co
(Now Wisconsin Electric Power Co.)
In this station pulverized coal was first successfully burned continuously and at high efficiencies in furnaces of stationary steam boilers November 11-15, 1919. This radical departure from conventional firing methods of the period was vigorously opposed by some engineers during its early stages. It soon met with local, national and international acceptance, and has resulted in great benefits to mankind through reduced cost of electric power and conservation of fuel resources.
FIRST - Classification Variable: Item or Event
Date of FIRST: 11/11/1919
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