RWB Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 Top section of the Corliss Steam Engine on the first floor of the San Francisco Mint. The engine was one of the attractions for visitors to the Mint, and employees kept its brass and steel parts shined and polished. Credit: Department of the Treasury. Bureau of the Mint. Original at NARA San Bruno, CA. Photo date about 1885. GoldFinger1969 and Fenntucky Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex in PA. Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 Wow Roger! That is one big machine. Thanks for the pic. GoldFinger1969 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member: Seasoned Veteran DWLange Posted March 26, 2022 Member: Seasoned Veteran Share Posted March 26, 2022 The Old San Francisco Mint, formerly open as a museum, has a marvelous old Victorian boiler in its basement. It's perhaps not quite as grand as the Corliss Engine (now gone), but it's still remarkable how much artistry was lavished on a utilitarian machine. The museum is no longer operating, but the building is occasionally utilized for public and private events. The structure itself and its charming interiors typically outshine the occasion being celebrated. GoldFinger1969 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 On 3/26/2022 at 4:16 PM, DWLange said: The Old San Francisco Mint, formerly open as a museum, has a marvelous old Victorian boiler in its basement. It's perhaps not quite as grand as the Corliss Engine (now gone), but it's still remarkable how much artistry was lavished on a utilitarian machine. The museum is no longer operating, but the building is occasionally utilized for public and private events. The structure itself and its charming interiors typically outshine the occasion being celebrated. There oughta be a commemorative for the Grey Lady. Oh, wait… Quintus Arrius 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
