Racine Universal Motor Co. - History

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Racine Universal Motor Co.
Racine, WI; Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Metal Working Machinery & Steam and Gas Engines

History

Last Modified: Nov 8 2023 2:23PM by Jeff_Joslin
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In 1919 Racine Universal Motor Co. was manufacturing electric motors. At some point they also manufactured a jeweler's lathe.

Information Sources

Thanks to Stephen Dukoff for submitting an ad from the May 1919 issue of Electrical Experimenter.
owwm.org forum discussion on a Racine jeweler's lathe.

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