Photo Index - Unknown Manufacturer - drop forge

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Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Other
Machine Size:	very large
Submitted By:	Gary Thomas

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	drop forge
Date of Manufacturer:	early 1900s
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Last Updated	2/25/2016 8:49:59 AM

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A drop forge at the United Shoe Machinery Co. in Beverly MA. Shown in 1996 just prior to removal and demolition of the building. I have no idea if this was scrapped or saved, but can tell you that this was a very loud machine when in use. My house is only a half mile away from this site which is now a McDonald's and a Super Stop & Shop but you could hear this thing clanging away for miles when in use.

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Comments: a view of the interior of the building showing the same forge in comparison to a small bucket loader. apparently one of the 3 or 4 of these monsters had already been removed judging by the hole in the floor in foreground.
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Comments: the Bass River side of the building which housed the forges. This was across the sreet from the main plant, probably because of the noise produced. this building was torn down later in 1996.
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