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Mechanism for Overcoming Dead-Centers. (open access)

Mechanism for Overcoming Dead-Centers.

Patent for a "mechanism for overcoming what are known in mechanics as 'dead-centers,' which occur in machines where a shaft is driven by means of a crank." (Lines 13-16) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: February 4, 1896
Creator: Johnson, Willie Harry
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Governor for Steam-Engines. (open access)

Governor for Steam-Engines.

Patent for "a steam engine governor for shutting off the supply of steam to the engine in the event of the governor-belt breaking or slipping from the pulley, which is operatively connected with the weighted arms of the governor, so as to control the motion of the latter." (Lines 9-15) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Date: August 25, 1896
Creator: Wilcox, Ferdenand, S.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History

Navasota 1896 Sheet 2

Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Navasota in Grimes County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date: 1896
Creator: Sanborn Map Company
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Navasota 1896 Sheet 3

Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Navasota in Grimes County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date: 1896
Creator: Sanborn Map Company
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Navasota 1896 Sheet 1

Sanborn map sheet showing an area of Navasota in Grimes County, Texas, including geographic features, buildings, and details related to risk assessment for fire insurance.
Date: 1896
Creator: Sanborn Map Company
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History