Photograph of the Wood Lathe Room in the Knowles Industrial Building at Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia, circa 1884
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@ Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library
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A black and white photograph of students working in the Wood Lathe Room in the Knowles Industrial Building at Atlanta University. A lathe is a machine that rotates material on it's axis and allows the performance of various operations, such as cutting or sanding. Woodworking lathes are the oldest type of lathe. The Knowles Industrial Building was built in 1884 for the use of the mechanical department. The building included carpenter's benches, wood-turning lathes, a forge room, and a room for mechanical drawing. Atlanta University opened on October 13, 1869. The University offered training for African American students of all ages including kindergarten, grade school, normal industrial, academy and college.Record Contributed By
Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff LibraryRecord Harvested From
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