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Wired: 1925
Submitted by Dave on Fri, 07/25/2008 - 12:56pm.
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Electrical circuits and motors at Howard University in Washington, D.C., circa 1925. View full size. National Photo Company Collection glass negative.
Geeked Out!
Submitted by jedijay on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 1:04pm.
Switches, dials, motors and wire! This would definitely be "geek heaven" today. I can only hope that these three students were able to utilize their knowledge of electro-mechanics in their work lives after graduation. Very interesting photo indeed.
Amped
Submitted by G-Squared on Fri, 07/25/2008 - 11:58pm.
Can you imagine the OSHA and insurance guys when they get a look at the exposed terminals on those transformers and knife switches? Open frame motors begging to get at those neckties or carelessly handled tools. I bet it was fun though.
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Submitted by ninabi on Fri, 07/25/2008 - 11:39pm.
My daughter reports that her fellow engineering students have an unfortunate affinity for plaid. These men bring HOT to engineering. Does anyone know who they are? I love these photo glimpses into people's lives- but then I want to know what happened to them.
Incredible find
Submitted by YB on Fri, 07/25/2008 - 8:16pm.
I would love to walk into a locked room and find these relics still in working order and get to play with them... Wow factor 10
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