Transfer of grain by elevators to ocean steamers New York harbor.

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Title

Transfer of grain by elevators to ocean steamers New York harbor.

Subject

Scientific American New York.
Erie Canal
New York (State)
Scientific American
New York Harbor (N.Y. and N.J.)
Steamboats
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Description

Illustrated cover page of the Scientific American a weekly journal of practical information, art, science, mechanics, chemistry, and manufactures dated New York October 4, 1879, showing the mechanized transfer of grain from canal boats to an ocean steamer. Illustrated inset depicts grain transported by tow and rail.

Source

Original document: Transfer of grain by elevators to ocean steamers New York harbor. Scientific American. Vol XLI No. 14. New York: October 4, 1789. ACCESSION#; EC0040

Date

1789-10-04

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Transfer of grain by elevators to ocean steamers New York harbor.

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"Transfer of grain by elevators to ocean steamers New York harbor.," in Opening of the Erie Canal, Item #402, http://library.gc.cuny.edu/erie_canal/items/show/402 (accessed May 19, 2013).