Today In History

Estey Piston Break Stalls Work

Event date: Apr 24, 1891

An accident to the engine at the Estey Organ works last Saturday morning has caused a suspension of the greater part of the works during the week. At twenty minutes past seven Saturday morning the piston head broke inside the cylinder, bringing the machinery to a standstill. It was necessary to carry the piston to Providence, R.I. for a new one to be made.

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