Its a good idea to get the other book on marion construction machinery also as it has alot info that goes along with whats in this awesome book. Man at controls of a marion 5600 steam shovel library of. This also is of course why the building is marked steam shovel co. I think on balance that i will initially elect to base the drawing stage on the no. See more ideas about heavy equipment, shovel and earth moving equipment. This story was submitted by the ohio valley antique machinery, inc. Since it was first published in 1939, mike mulligan and his steam shovel has delighted generations of children. A marion steam shovel at work on the panama canal company lore always claimed that the shovel was one of two purchased by general crushed stone in 1911 from the isthmian canal commission, which had just finished building the panama canal. Maryanne the 1902 marion steam shovel by kirovrampager on. By the early 1900s, marion was such a dominant steam shovel manufacturer that the town came to be known as the city that built the panama canal, for the crucial role steam. It is surmised that mary anne was named after the marion steam shovel company, founded in. Nov 11, 2017 steam plant was still an option and the robinson book has many photographs and dimensioned drawings of it as shovel, dragline, skimmer, crane, grab crane and backacting trencher. Mike and his trusty steam shovel, mary anne, dig deep canals for boats to travel through, cut mountain passes for trains, and hollow out cellars for city skyscrapersthe very symbol of industrial america. The marion steam shovel, also known as the le roy steam shovel, is a historic model 91 steam shovel manufactured by the marion steam shovel and dredge company of marion, ohio.
The company was a major supplier of steam shovels for the construction of the panama canal. Steam shovel mining, including a consideration of electric shovels and other power excavators in openpit mining. Pictured here, a century ago, is a marion model 41 railroad steam shovel loading rail dump cars. The book was titled mike mulligan and his steam shovel a 1939 story by virginia lee burton. The marion steam shovel company, founded in 1884, in marion, ohio, sprang up in direct response to the railroad boom that opened up the western united states and canada. Mike mulligan and his steam shovel project gutenberg self. L r nnar n mr 9 1 the marion model 91 le roy historical society. As he grows older the poignant story of a steam shovel that has become obsolete will be more relevant to him. L r nnar n mr 9 1 the marion model 91 by lynne belluscio we just received notice that the town has been awarded a grant for a historic marker for the steam shovel on the gulf road. It was a nice brisk january day in 1974 when joe martin and i decided to check on the condition of a steam shovel that was located in remington, ohio. Mike mulligan and his steam shovel, full 25minute movie. I do not own this film or any of virginia lee burtons books. The steam shovel, or steam excavator, is a modified form of dredge adapted for excavating material on dry land. The marion steam shovel company was in business from 1884 to 1997, building steam shovels used in the construction of the panama canal, hoover dam, and the holland tunnel, plus many other construction projects.
The company also built the two crawlertransporters used by nasa for transporting. Model 250, marion, oh photo taken by campbell studio, danville, il. A marion 4160 shovel for the ge 85 tonner model railroad. Mike mulligan and his steam shovel lap board book by virginia.
The board books have been edited much of the rhythm of this wonderful childrens book has been removed. The marion steam shovel company was established by henry barnhart, george w. Mike mulligan and his steam shovel 75th anniversary. Marion s economy, once based on the manufacture of the steam shovel and road roller, now depends on such agricultural goods as dairy products and popping corn. And a third guy was in the rear, making sure the old girl had steam up sos the other two guys could do their jobs. The most used, and hence the most important part of the. Hcea canada pictured here, a century ago, is a marion. Marion steam shovel company 4121 illustrated repair list. Now sits near its last place of employment, a longabandoned quarry near leroy, ny.
While the operator of this halfswing rail shovel controlled the swing and hoist functions, the. Marion steam shovel, once used to help dig the panama canal. The project gutenberg ebook of steam shovels, by e. The marion popcorn festival, held the first weekend after labor day, celebrates the areas beloved snack. Mike mulligan and his steam shovel is a memorable childrens book by virginia lee burton and it is about how a man named mike mulligan tries to prove to everyone that his steam shovel, mary anne, can dig up a huge cellar for the new town hall in one day. One of the coolest pictures ive found in my steam shovel diggings has been an imagie fo cp400375 in shipment. The company was a major supplier of steam shovels for the construction of. The first power shovels traveled on rails and were powered by steam. Mike mulligan and his steam shovel isbn 0590758039 is a childrens book by virginia lee burton.
Steam shovel history how steam shovels work howstuffworks. Find out more about how this invention changed how things were built then and have been built ever since. A perfect choice to replace wellworn copies of this beloved book. See more ideas about shovel, earth moving equipment and heavy equipment. Below is a drawing of a marion shovel from a 1920 engineering book. Recovery and restoration of a 25ton bucyrus steam shovel. Our 2 year old grandson loves the detailed pencil drawings of his favorite thing, which he calls a tractor. Man at controls of a marion 5600 steam shovel library. Maryanne though was a 1902 steam shovel one of marion s most popular steam shovels and many were used when the panama canal was constructed and finished before finding use around the world through. Mike mulligan and his steam shovel project gutenberg.
While steam shovels had been made prior to this date in the united states, barnhart persuaded huber to financially back his design, which incorporated a stronger bucket support than other makes. Details about marion steam shovel company 4121 illustrated repair list manual 751. Mike mulligan and his steam shovel is a classic book for young children. Mike mulligan and his steam shovel by virginia lee burton duration. Established 1884, marion, ohio cd also includes bulletin no. Marion power shovel company was an american firm that designed, manufactured and sold steam shovels, power shovels, blast hole drills, excavators, and dragline excavators for use in the construction and mining industries. She is bubbly and friendly and loves digging, talking and talking about digging. It all began in 1884 as the marion steam shovel company under the direction of a group of marion businessmen and inventors henry barnhart, edward huber, and george king.
Reviewed in the united states on september 7, 2005. Sep 05, 2014 by leaving the shovel partially open the details can be more easily seen. Jul 29, 2016 the giant steam shovel was an essential tool in the earlier days of the united states. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias. All three books were written or became popular in the 1930s. Marion steam shovel working in a trench where the catskill. On a separate subject, i was talking last week with a modeling friend and he noted that he was in the process of cleaning out the congealed glue from the cap of a bottle of white glue. They also built the crawlers that transported rockets to the launch pads at cape kennedy. Marion steam shovel working in a trench where the catskill aqueduct passes under metronorth railroad tracks and the saw mill river. Full online access to this resource is only available at the library of congress. A second crewman sat on a kind of an old timey tractor seat, one of those old stamped steel affairs with the holes in it.
His job was to operate the shovel itself, doing the digging. First published in 1939, in the wake of the great depression, it features mike mulligan, a steam shovel operator, and his steam shovel mary anne. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Mike mulligan and his steam shovel, full 25minute movie fantoalljr88. Mary anne, the steam shovel blog details interior design. It is located on gulf road in the town of le roy, new york, united states.
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