The first Enterprise bought by the city of Waverly. It was a V16 that put out over 5,000HP and generated a max. of 3,600 KW at 360 RPM. It was one of the early ones built, 1957 model, and had lots of problems. It blew up many times. It was moved to the north plant in1967, and it is still operating today [2025.]
Accession No. 91N0519 There are several variations of this view in the WHPC collection. Additional photographs and resources can be found at the Waverly Public Library on the local and family history page http://www.waverlyia.com/public-library/research/local-and-family-history-collection.aspx
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The first Enterprise bought by the city of Waverly. It was a V16 that put out over 5,000HP and generated a max. of 3,600 KW at 360 RPM. It was one of the early ones built, 1957 model, and had lots of problems. It blew up many times. It was moved to the north plant in1967, and it is still operating today [2025.] Accession No. 91N0519 There are several variations of this view in the WHPC collection. Additional photographs and resources can be found at the Waverly Public Library on the local and family history page http://www.waverlyia.com/public-library/research/local-and-family-history-collection.aspx