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Swain Turbine & Mfg. Co.
Nashua, NH; Looell, MA, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Steam and Gas Engines

History

Last Modified: Sep 19 2023 7:40PM by joelr4
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Swain Water Turbine

Founded by Asa M. Swain and incorporated in 1874. Mr. A. F. Nichols, who now owns the majority of the stock and controls the Swain Turbine & Manufacturing Company and its output, has been engaged in the iron and brass foundry business here for nearly thirty-three years.

Information Sources

Inland Massachusetts Illustrated, 1891, pg 260

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