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First Practical Machine
- When
- 1886-10-05
- Where
- Chicago workshop
Felt finished the first practical machine on October 5, 1886, using resources provided by Robert Tarrant in Chicago.
Robert Tarrant, owner of a Chicago workshop, gave Felt a salary, a bench, and $5,000 to build his first practical machine. Felt completed this machine on October 5, 1886, following an earlier version finished in early 1885.
Sources
- Comptometer Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30
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