The Harrison Machine Works, 1858-1954, began as a manufacturer of grain separating machines. As the demand for steam power and increased productivity grew, Harrison added a foundry, a machine shop and a boiler shop which gave Harrison the ability to build steam engines. While the first models were stationary, later models were horse drawn, or portable. The Jumbos, named after P.T. Barnum's powerful elephant, were called traction engines because they could move from job to job under their own power.

This 12 Hp engine was sold to a farmer in Indiana in 1895, acquired by the Ford Museum in 1930, and was displayed in Michigan until 2001. Dedicated citizens bought, restored and now maintain this example of Belleville's manufacturing might.

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