We had a walkabout in historic Redstone this morning.

 

On the way in, struck by this artifact –

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Later, we found the machine that created it. A stone lathe.

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And, in operation 116 years ago…

 

There was a second one, outside the shed.

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What remains of the power plant – boiler and two steam engines

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A detail shot of the remaining governor.

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Fallen Derek, green quarry

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