Portable Steam Boiler - Brea, CA
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bluesnote
N 33° 55.609 W 117° 50.226
11S E 422628 N 3754356
One of a few machines on display at the Olinda Oil Museum.
Waymark Code: WMPT6E
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/16/2015
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The plaque says, "This portable steam boiler, manufactured circa 1910-1920, was used to produce steam to power various equipment unites on the Olinda lease. The boiler could be rules by crude oil, natural gas, coal or wood. It was pulled by mule/horse teams or by steam or gas powered tractors, allowing it to be transported around the lease."
Year the machine was built: 1910-1929
Type of Machine: Not listed
Year the machine was put on display: Not listed
Is there online documentation for this machine: Not listed
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