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Heer Engine Co.
Portsmouth, OH, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Steam and Gas Engines

History

Last Modified: Apr 7 2024 10:16AM by joelr4
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Founded in 1910 when Chris Herr took over the Ideal Engine Co. of Portsmouth, OH.

AKA Ideal Engine Co.

Information Sources

American Gasoline Engines Since 1872 by C. H. Wendel, Volume #1, 1983 page 224
Gas Engine Magazine article on 1913 a Herr two cylinder gas engine.

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