Pittsburgh Steam Engine Co. - History

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Pittsburgh Steam Engine Co.
Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Steam and Gas Engines

History

Last Modified: Jan 14 2018 9:06PM by joelr4
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In 1811, Oliver Evans founded the Pittsburgh Steam Engine Company, which in addition to engines made other heavy machinery and castings in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The location of the factory in the Mississippi watershed was important in the development of high pressure steam engines for the use in riverboats.

Information Sources

More history and machine information can be found at Grace’s Guide.

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