Smokestack - Savannah, GA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Lat34North
N 32° 04.517 W 081° 06.117
17S E 490378 N 3548784
The Smokestack is one of several markers located at the Georgia State Railroad Museum, 655 Louisville Road, Savannah, GA. There is an entrance fee.
Waymark Code: WMKDEB
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 03/25/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
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Smokestack


This Smokestack served dual purposes.

Underground flues connect the stack to the Boiler Room and Blacksmith Shop. This system operated on the Bernoulli Principle. The height of the stack enabled wind and pressure to create a vacuum and draw smoke through the tunnels and out of the building. The hot air created by the boiler expanded and rose, contributing to this effect. This also brought fresh air in the boiler, creating a hotter fire. The stack contained a large water reservoir behind the iron panels that held water needed by the shops. The base of the stack housed 16 privies (toilets) and changing rooms for workers.

Smokestack Trivia
* 125 feet tall
* 14 foot tall water tank
* Contained 16 privies
* Tank held 40,000 gallons
* Foundation of 120 cedar pilings




Type of Marker: Railroad

Marker #: None

Date: None

Sponsor: Not listed
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