Wheel of Progress

Wheel of Progress (HMWRK)

Location: Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 Cochise County
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Country: United States of America
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N 31° 32.481', W 110° 15.454'

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Dedicated to the
Arizona Mining, Sand and Gravel Industry
by E.J. Cyr on 1/1/93

History: Built in 1905 by Ingersoll Rand for the Inspiration Consolidated Copper Co. in Miami, Arizona to power a 150 ton air compressor.
Antique wheel weighs 60,000 pounds
Engineered and assembled by E.J. Cyr and Staff
Shaft size 16" diameter
Bearing size 8"
Driven by: 3 HP electric motor with 2.2 RPM
1400 South Hwy 92, Sierra Vista, Arizona
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HM NumberHMWRK
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Year Placed1993
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, September 10th, 2014 at 12:11pm PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)12R E 570474 N 3489838
Decimal Degrees31.54135000, -110.25756667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 31° 32.481', W 110° 15.454'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds31° 32' 28.86" N, 110° 15' 27.24" W
Driving DirectionsGoogle Maps
Area Code(s)520
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 1400 S Hwy 92, Sierra Vista AZ 85635, US
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