1948 Election Wire Recording

Peirce 260 wire recorder After the tumultuous 1948 election, someone made a political mix tape—half an hour of radio highlights from election coverage—on a small spool of very, very thin wire.  →

Almy Water-Tube Boiler Co.

Almy 1932 catalog cover Manufacturers of Almy's Patent Sectional Water-tube Boilers. For Steamships, River Steamers, Both Propellers and Stern Wheels, Torpedo Boats, Fire Boats, Yachts, Launches, Donkey Boilers for Steamships, and for All Kinds of Stationary Work.  →

The Antique Studebaker Club, June 2016

On June 28 the Antique Studebaker Club visited the museum as part of its 2016 International Meet. Beautiful cars, great people, live steam--a recipe for a wonderful afternoon.  →

A Corliss Reader

A collection of contemporary accounts of the installation and management of Corliss engines.  →

Rollins engine moved to the museum

This week the Rollins engine from the D. B Gurney Company in Whitman, MA was moved to the New England Wireless & Steam Museum by a dedicated crew of volunteers.  →

Steam-Up 2015

The 51st Yankee Steam Up was held on Saturday, October 17, 2015. It was a crisp fall day, the crowd was smiling, and the sun shone.  →

Underhill descendants visit the museum

On July 6 we had a visit from descendants of Mr. Charles R. Underhill, author, engineer and mentor to Edwin H. Armstrong, the inventor of regenerative and superheterodyne radio circuits and FM radio.  →

Wireless Building History

Eldredge's Cow Barn 1963 The Wireless Building started life as a barn. After a thorough cleaning and major renovation, the stalls have become exhibits.  →