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March 16, 1941
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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Two young Atlanta Negro engineers, John B. Shepherd and James S. Braxton, designed and installed an innovative gas-fired steam heating system in the Wigwam apartments, now open for inspection. They oversee the Atlanta University Power Plant and have worked on heating for several Atlanta buildings.
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Wigwam's Heating Designed By Two Atlanta Engineers
The modern gas-fired steam heating system now operating in the Wigwam apartments, which are open for inspection today, was designed and installed by the Shepherd Heating Company.
Two young Atlanta Negro engineers, John B. Shepherd and James S. Braxton, were responsible for its design and installation. Mr. Shepherd is a graduate of Tuskegee and Chicago Tech. Mr. Braxton received his M.E. degree from Stevens Institute of Technology.
They are in charge of the Atlanta University Power Plant, built over three years ago at a cost of over $300,000. Mr. Shepherd is chief engineer.
The heating of the apartments is controlled by a new and ingenious device. The amount of heat sent up from the boiler is controlled by the outside temperature, so that a drop in the outside temperature will increase the length of time the gas boiler operates.
The Shepherd Heating Company has designed and installed all types of heating systems in many buildings in Atlanta. Among these are Wheat Street Baptist Church, Prince Hall Masonic Temple, the residence of Mr. T. M. Alexander and many others.
The modern gas-fired steam heating system now operating in the Wigwam apartments, which are open for inspection today, was designed and installed by the Shepherd Heating Company.
Two young Atlanta Negro engineers, John B. Shepherd and James S. Braxton, were responsible for its design and installation. Mr. Shepherd is a graduate of Tuskegee and Chicago Tech. Mr. Braxton received his M.E. degree from Stevens Institute of Technology.
They are in charge of the Atlanta University Power Plant, built over three years ago at a cost of over $300,000. Mr. Shepherd is chief engineer.
The heating of the apartments is controlled by a new and ingenious device. The amount of heat sent up from the boiler is controlled by the outside temperature, so that a drop in the outside temperature will increase the length of time the gas boiler operates.
The Shepherd Heating Company has designed and installed all types of heating systems in many buildings in Atlanta. Among these are Wheat Street Baptist Church, Prince Hall Masonic Temple, the residence of Mr. T. M. Alexander and many others.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Atlanta Engineers
Heating System
Wigwam Apartments
Shepherd Heating Company
Atlanta University Power Plant
What entities or persons were involved?
John B. Shepherd
James S. Braxton
Where did it happen?
Atlanta
Story Details
Key Persons
John B. Shepherd
James S. Braxton
Location
Atlanta
Story Details
Two young Atlanta Negro engineers, John B. Shepherd and James S. Braxton, designed and installed a modern gas-fired steam heating system in the Wigwam apartments, controlled by outside temperature. They manage the Atlanta University Power Plant and have installed heating in various Atlanta buildings.