I can't take credit for coming up with this list Chad Watts sent it out to a group of interested parties a couple of years ago. I think it makes all the right points.
Established in 1851
Incorporated in 1883
Believed to be the last existing
manufacturer of Corliss Stationary Engines,owned by the same owners, in the
U.S.A.
Registered by both Federal and State as a
Historical Site.
Operable, unique,probably one of a kind
Vertical Boring and Turning Mill manufactured by Watts Campbell for building
steam engines. Designed by,cast by, machined by and erected by company.
1877-1878
Operable Horizontal Drilling Machine-
same as above . 1893
At least eight machines manufactured
before 1900.
Most other machines built before WW2 and
possibly before 1930
Few machines newer than 1950
Wood patterns-possibly thousands
Spare,new,cast iron valve parts. Some as
cast, others semi machined. Hundreds,if not thousands.
Drawings,some on linen. Includes
Engines,customer machinery and individual parts.
Record books, Payroll,Sales,Order,Receipt
and engineering etc.
Special portable equipment used to perform
“field” operations.
Gauges,gages, tooling, fixtures and
special equipment used on special jos.
Most Company Records are in the
possession of The Henry Ford Research Center.
Legal and personal documents located in
office vault.Includes deeds,mortgages,notes,etc.
One semi assembled Watts,Campbell Engine # 775 16 x 30 built 1917
One semi assembled Engine built by
Successor to Hewes & Phillips 16 x 30
Record books, Payroll,Sales,Order,Receipt
and engineering etc.
Special portable equipment used to
perform “field” operations.
Gauges,gages, tooling, fixtures and
special equipment used on special jos.
Most Company Records are in the
possession of The Henry Ford Research Center.
Legal and personal documents located in
office vault.Includes deeds,mortgages,notes,etc.
One Wooden Beam bridge Crane Circa 1880
Not sure of age,but assume built by W.C.
Two Wooden Jib Cranes age
unknown
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