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The ASME History Center fosters the history and heritage of Mechanical Engineering. Mechanical Engineering has shaped our lives and the world around us through numerous contributions in the fields of agriculture, manufacturing, food processing, aviation and much more. This site will serve as a means to familiarize you with mechanical engineering history by providing meaningful historical resources, both ASME and non-ASME related, and by exploring the past achievements of mechanical engineers, through ASME’s landmarks program.

Committee on History & Heritage

About the Committee, their function and members

Engineer-Historian Award

The ASME History and Heritage Committee recognizes outstanding published work or works by an engineer dealing with the history of mechanical engineering through its Engineer-Historian Award

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#214 Colvin Run Mill (ca. 1810) Fairfax County Park Authority, Fairfax, Va.: good example of a typical early 19th-century (US) water-powered, Evans-type flour mill, restored into operating condition

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Letter from the Chair Getting involved in the History and Heritage program of ASME leaves a legacy to the mechanical engineering profession.

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"Westinghouse" Documentary on ASME's 29th President Purchase a DVD of this feature-length film about the life and times of George Westinghouse, his companies, legacy, personality, partnership with Nikola Tesla and conflict with Thomas Edison

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ASME Presidents A complete list of ASME Presidents and their terms.

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Center for Public Awareness > Committee on History & Heritage

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Press Releases > An 1841 Steam Engine is Named a Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark

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