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Pump Jack

Channel Islands National Park

rusted water pump with wheel.
Pump Jack

Tim Hauf, timhaufphotography.com

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Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits

This pump jack was manufactured by the Aeromotor Co. of Chicago and would have been powered by an electric motor. A pump jack converts the circular motion of the engine to an up-and-down motion for pumping water.

Last updated: April 10, 2021

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