E. O. Knight

Manufacturer of and Dealer in Engines and Boilers, Appliances and Engineers' Supplies—No. 142 Union Street, Worcester, MA.

Worcester mechanics excel in the construction of engines, boilers and kindred devices, not a few of the most valuable improvements in this line having originated here. A prominent representative of this industry is Mr. E. O. Knight of No. 142 Union street. Mr. Knight is a native of Lincolnville, Me., a practical engine builder of large experience, and was the junior member of Clark & Knight, established in 1878. Mr. Knight succeeded to the sole proprietorship in 1884. His equipment of special tools and machinery embraces all that is requisite, and he transacts a large business in manufacturing new and repairing old engines and boilers, besides buying, selling and exchanging secondhand engines on liberal terms. He is also agent for and carries a large stock ot Waters' governors, automatic injectors, lubricators, heaters and engineers' supplies of all kinds. Orders for new work or jobbing of any kind are given immediate and skillful attention. The Clark & Knight vertical engine illustrated herewith is so simple as to be readily understood by even a novice, while it is at the same time a most perfect and effective machine, capable of developing great power without undue strain or danger of "running through itself,'' as it is technically called. The material, workmanship and finish are of the highest order, and, in a word, nothing has been left undone to place and keep this engine in the front rank of those employed for light manufacturing and kindred purposes.

Information Sources

• Inland Massachusetts Illustrated by Elstner Publishing Co. 1891 pg 90
• American Steam Engine Builders: 1800-1900 by Kenneth L. Cope, 2006 page 56