That's great looking machinery. Looks like something created in the late 19th Century. Chicago has lift bridges along the Chicago River which must be raised when a ship enters or leaves, but their machinery are all below street level.
Wheel resembles what one would see on an old steam powered locomotive. I think I read that the bridge uses 2 40 hp electric motors to raise the bridge. Thanks for the comments.
That is an artistic angle for the image, Ed.
ReplyDeleteThat's great looking machinery. Looks like something created in the late 19th Century. Chicago has lift bridges along the Chicago River which must be raised when a ship enters or leaves, but their machinery are all below street level.
ReplyDeleteWheel resembles what one would see on an old steam powered locomotive. I think I read that the bridge uses 2 40 hp electric motors to raise the bridge. Thanks for the comments.
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