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Log cabins20 views
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A mini harbor20 views
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The pottery kiln20 viewsIt is fired with wood and they actually brick up the front when it is in use. The fire has to be constantly stoked 24 hours a day so they build them big to run large batches through less often.
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Learn to make a glass flower here. He's making a vase.20 views
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Another press20 viewsOne person turns the wheel while the other feeds the paper and pulls it through and hangs it to dry. They printed local news mostly, on one side, but one day a month they would get the national news and print that on the other side to keep a well informed citizenry.
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Edison Lighting Company equipment20 viewsIn the background is an Edison bulb lighting the room
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More equipment at the lighting company20 viewsBoilers operated dynamos upstairs.
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Loom using punch cards to define the pattern.19 viewsPunch cards have been around long before the computer. They were used in looms, player pianos, and all sizes of music boxes not to mention machining.
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The village potter working at his craft.19 views
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Wagons stored below the barn on the left side.19 views
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Glass blower19 views
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The Roundhouse19 viewsUsed to repair train engines and cars, the black structure in front is a turntable that is operated by men on each end pushing it.
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