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Photographer: Syd Whittle
Taken: November 21, 2005
Caption: Information Posted Near the Marker
Additional Description: The only water powered foundry in the United States in continuous operation since 1873. The water wheel made by Sam Knight was used world wide. Of special design the 7 ft. one had power to run the big stamp mills in the gold mining days. The 42 in. one is used here. Heavy dredgers for the Bay City and Seattle harbors were made here and hauled by mule-team to the train depot to be shipped. Alaska and Denver are now on their customer list. Herman Nelson-skilled workman is present owner-November 1967. Placed by Amador County Historical Society.
Note: The foundry is not in operation at this time, but is in the process of being purchased and restored by the Knight Foundry Co.
Submitted: August 18, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
Database Locator Identification Number: p32221
File Size: 0.946 Megabytes

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