Pittsburg Transformers Used in Chicago Transformer Station
Drawing
This blueprint drawing depicts a large electrical transformer used in the Chicago Transformer Station of the Sanitary District. The drawing presents a detailed technical rendering of the transformer's structure, including the coils, insulators, and electrical connections. The blueprint showcases the precision and innovation involved in electrical engineering during the early 20th century.
The transformer is labeled as part of the Pittsburg Transformers, indicating its origin. It was used in Chicago's electrical infrastructure, specifically in the Sanitary District, which was integral to managing the city's water and power needs. The blueprint is dated July 14, 1910, and was drawn by Lewis H. Latimer, a prominent inventor and draftsman known for his contributions to electrical engineering, including his work with Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell.
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]
"PITTSBURG TRANSFORMERS USED IN CHICAGO TRANSFORMER STATION OF THE SANITARY DISTRICT." (At the top) "DRAWN BY L.H. LATIMER, JULY 14, 1910, N.Y." (At the bottom)