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1916 Rice Elevator, Oregon


 

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1916 Rice Elevator, Oregon
In 1916, a one cylinder 15 horsepower Fairbanks Morse gas engine powered all the machinery at the Rice Elevator. To start the engine there was a petcock on top of the combustion chamber that they would open and pour in a little ether (starting fluid). This also served as a compression release. Then they would put one foot on the spoke of the flywheel and give it a hard push and hoped it would start. This was very dangerous and some died from this starting method.
Photo by the light of a full moon.

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f3.5, 20s, ISO800, 18mm, Tripod

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robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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Outstanding capture and info Denny!


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Katherine Kuhn 		  Never knew what the mechanism was with the old elevators, Denny -- very interesting! Great capture -- love the light (or dark!).


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Tammy M. Anderson's Gallery 		  Interesting info and beautiful night capture. Great comp. and clarity.


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Ujjwal Mukherjee 		  Excellent info. and night capture,Denny!!


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Monnie Ryan 		  Outstanding - and very interesting information, Denny!


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John Connolly 		  A wonderful addition to your night images Denny! You do these so well!


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Ellen Hodges 		  Wonderful capture and time of day, Denny! Interesting info, too!


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- Denny E. Barnes

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Denny E. Barnes's Gallery 		  Thanks All! Your comments are very much appreciated!


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- Leslie McLain

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Leslie McLain's Gallery 		  Fantastic capture, Denny.


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