Fort Madison Gas Engine Co. - History

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Fort Madison Gas Engine Co.
Fort Madison, IA, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Steam and Gas Engines

History

Last Modified: Sep 5 2015 9:10PM by joelr4
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This firm was established to manufacture a Gas Engine invented in 1910 by Harry J. Criner. There is some question as to whether any engines were ever manufactured. Please see the entry for H. J. Criner Co.

Information Sources

American Gasoline Engines Since 1872 by C. H. Wendel, Volume #1, 1983 page 181

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