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SESQUI-CENTENNIAL INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION
covered by Columbus was of unusual interest. Diesel combustion
engines of the most advanced type were in striking contrast with the
stationary steam engine built by Mathias Baldwin in 1830.
The government exhibit is described in some detail in a separate
chapter. Among the industrial exhibits were the following:
American La France Fire Engine Company, Inc.—The latest developments in fire apparatus were on view in the exhibit of the American La France Fire Engine Company of New York. One of the
most interesting individual exhibits was a Type 75, 750-Gallon Triple
Combination Pump, Chemical and Hose Car constructed for municipal service and used extensively throughout this country. Various
types of fire extinguishers and chemical engines for industrial and
fire department use were shown, ranging from extinguishers of one-
quart capacity to hand-pulled chemical engines with a capacity of
forty gallons. Other articles displayed included protective devices
used by firemen, such as gas masks, pure air masks, respirators, electric hand lanterns, nozzles and a thawing device. A commercial truck
manufactured by this company was included in the exhibit.
The American Pulley Company—Utilization of pressed steel as a
material for the construction of pulleys, hangers and hand trucks was
illustrated by the exhibit of The American Pulley Company of Philadelphia, which included a comprehensive display of its varied products.
Ames Shovel and Tool Company—The part played by the plebeian
shovel in the progress of civilization was graphically shown in the
exhibit of the Ames Shovel and Tool Company of Boston, Massachu-
setts^ pioneer in the shovel making industry in this country. Captain
John Ames of Bridgewater, Massachusetts, wrought the first shovel
made in this country. Illustrated by hand, panels depicted the various uses to which shovels are put in war, farm work, railroad building, placer mining and all forms of construction work.
Atlantic Refining Company—A model of the extensive Philadelphia plant of the Atlantic Refining Company as it functions in supplying gasoline and motor oils to the public gave a graphic demonstration of the company's activities of special interest to the
motorist. The methods of loading huge trucks from the great tanks
of the plant were shown as well as the workings of a loading station where barreled products are handled. Typical service pumps
installed by this company on highways were an integral part of the
exhibit.
The Baldwin Locomotive Works—Ninety-five years progress in
locomotive design and power was appropriately illustrated by the
Baldwin exhibit. It consisted of four locomotives: a full-size model
of "Old Ironsides," the original locomotive built by M. W. Baldwin
State Library of Pennsylvania - PA Exhibitions
