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Steam engine, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Steam engine, cam ring and hammer shaft

Guided Primary Source Analysis: Steam engine, cam ring & hammer shaft

May 1, 2012November 23, 2020

Use a magnifying glass to study the details of this design drawing? What did you learn? What types of skills do you need to have to be an industrial designer? What similar types of skills do you have? Imagine a new industrial product and sketch the design. How will this product advance industry? What other…

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Today in History: B&O Railroad

February 28, 2012February 28, 2018

Today in History–February 28–the Library of Congress features the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, which became the first U.S. railway chartered for transporting commercial freight and passengers on this day in 1827. The first track was 13 miles long and opened in 1830. Find out more about this groundbreaking railroad by visiting the Today in History section, then clicking the links below to…