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Telescope scale model, finished, real telescope in background inside Warner & Swasey factory, Cleveland
A picture of of the completed model in front of the assembled telescope in the Warner & Swasey factory. It was standard practice to test assemble large structures before they were shipped to be erected at the actual site
Telescope scale model, finished closeup view at Warner & Swasey factory, Cleveland
A picture of the finished model of the telescope and dome. The telescope and dome could be moved. The telescope was moved by inserting a rod into the base of the telescope where it connected to the gears. This model was exhibited in the 1915…
Telescope scale model, almost finished at Warner & Swasey, Cleveland, shows factory machinery
A picture of the almost completed model of the telescope and dome. The telescope and dome could be moved. The telescope was moved by inserting a rod into the base of the telescope where it connected to the gears. This model was exhibited in the 1915…
Telescope scale model, being built at Warner & Swasey, Cleveland, shows factory machinery
A picture of the lower half of the 1/10th scale model of the telescope and dome that was built by Warner & Swasey. This is an excellent image of their workshop showing a series of lathes powered by leather belts all connecting back to the power…