Mathieson's Drill Rig at Power House, 1903

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Creator

Milton Reesor, Photographer

Media Type

Image

Item Type

Photographs

Description

This photo shows two men working with a drill rig at the power house located at the end of St. George Street. After the waterworks was installed at the location, it was necessary to drill the original artesian well to a deeper water table and install a pump. This drill was steam powered but well drilling today has similar components: a wellhead, a derrick and a power source.

This photo was taken by local amateur photographer Milton Reesor in 1903.

Notes

Condition: Excellent - Image is quite clear. Slight discolouration due to age and light damage. No damage to photo paper. Album matte is in good condition. Discolouration around matte edges and wear at corners.

Inscriptions

"Mathieson's Drill Rig at Power House"

Date of Original

1903

Dimensions

Width: 11.3 cm
Height: 17.4 cm

Image Dimensions

Image Width: 7.8cm
Image Height: 5.5cm

Subject(s)

Drills (Equipment)
Industry
Machinery
Well drilling

Personal Name(s)

William Mathieson

Local identifier

reesor114

Collection

St. Marys Museum Photo Collection

Language of Item

English

Geographic Coverage

St. Marys

Ontario, Canada

Latitude: 43.25009 Longitude: -81.13304

Donor

Dan O'Toole

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Recommended Citation

"Mathieson's Drill Rig at Power House, 1903", St. Marys Museum, reesor114.

Location of Original

R. Lorne Eedy Archives

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