Chapin Mine Steam Pump Engine
Chapin Mine Steam Pump Engine, Historical steam pump engine in Iron Mountain, US
The Chapin Mine Steam Pump Engine stands 54 feet tall with a 40-foot diameter flywheel and weighs 725 tons at its location in Michigan.
Built in 1893 by Edward P. Allis Company, this pumping engine managed water levels in the Chapin Mine until operations ceased in 1932.
The engine represents a milestone in American industrial engineering as the largest steam-driven pumping engine constructed in the United States during the 19th century.
The engine maintained exceptional performance by lifting 200 tons of water per minute, equivalent to 4 million gallons daily from the mine shafts.
The pump features a Reynolds patent air pump system that utilized mine water for cooling purposes in its surface condenser.
Location: Iron Mountain
GPS coordinates: 45.82500,-88.07000
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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