Portable steam pumps, which powered a variety of tools and machines, were a ubiquitous feature at construction sites along the Barge Canal enlargement in the early 20th century. (Ogden Historical Society)
Historical Landscapes of the Erie Canal
Historical Landscapes of the Erie Canal
Portable steam pumps, which powered a variety of tools and machines, were a ubiquitous feature at construction sites along the Barge Canal enlargement in the early 20th century. (Ogden Historical Society)