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Enterprise Machine Co.
Minneapolis MN, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Steam and Gas Engines

History

Last Modified: Feb 20 2014 7:48PM by joelr4
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Founded in 1901 as a partnership between William Kampff and N. G. Sampson to manufacture gas engines that were designed and patented by Emil Westman.

Information Sources

American Gasoline Engines Since 1872 by C. H. Wendel, Volume #1, 1983 page 154
The Complete Guide to Stationary Gas Engines by Mark Meincke, 1996 page 116

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