A guide to the Whiton Steam Turbines, Erecting and Operating Instructions, circa 1937

Processed by: Historic Documents Department staff, 2017.
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Building E, Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123
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2018

A Guide to the Whiton Steam Turbines, Erecting and Operating Instructions

HDC1733

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, National Park Service
2018, National Park Service

Title: Whiton Steam Turbines, Erecting and Operating Instructions
Date: circa 1937
Identifier/Call Number: HDC1733 (SAFR 24688)
Creator: Unknown
Physical Description: 1 item.
Repository: San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department
Building E, Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123
Abstract: The collection consists of a booklet containing instructions for the building and operation of a steam turbine. It includes details about the model and 6 folded construction plans.
Physical Location: San Francisco Maritime NHP, Historic Documents Department
Language(s): In English.

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Preferred Citation

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC1733 (SAFR 24688), Whiton Steam Turbines, Erecting and Operating Instructions, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Acquisition Information

SAFR-02369

Historical or Biographical Note

The D.E. Whiton Machine Co. was founded in 1856 by David E. Whiton in New London Connecticut. Whiton's first product was a patented centering machine for use in machine shops, but the business quickly expanded to include gear cutting machines, lathes, chucks, and turbines. Whiton and his son, Lucius E. Whiton, were awarded several patents under the name of the company. At the time of Whiton's death in 1904, the company had 100 employees spread over several buildings, including a foundry and multiple machine shops.

Collection Scope and Content

The collection consists of a booklet containing instructions for the building and operation of a steam turbine. It includes details about the model and 6 folded construction plans.

Collection Arrangement

1 collection in 1 folder.