Knight Foundry
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heringermr
N 38° 23.602 W 120° 48.019
10S E 692100 N 4251752
California Historical Landmark #1007
Waymark Code: WM58HV
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/28/2008
Views: 12
Knight Foundry was established in 1873 to supply heavy equipment and repair facilities to the gold mines and timber industry of the Mother Lode. Samuel N. Knight developed a high speed, cast iron water wheel which was a forerunner of the Pelton Wheel design. Knight Wheels were used in some of the first hydroelectric plants in California, Utah, and Oregon.
This site is the last water powered foundry and machine shop in California. A 42-inch Knight Wheel drives the main line shaft, with smaller water motors powering other machines.
Marker Number: 1,007.00
Marker Name: KNIGHT FOUNDRY
County: Amador
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 10/24/1992
Location:
81 Eureka St, Sutter Creek
Website: [Web Link]
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