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Woodward... At the Heart of the System Since 1870.

SSAA.jpg The first type of a Woodward governor from patent number 103,813. Circa May 31, 1870.ThumbnailsAmos Woodward was an obsessive tinkerer and inventor. This is the first Woodward governor from patent number 103,813 on May 31st, 1870.The first type of a Woodward governor from patent number 103,813. Circa May 31, 1870.ThumbnailsAmos Woodward was an obsessive tinkerer and inventor. This is the first Woodward governor from patent number 103,813 on May 31st, 1870.The first type of a Woodward governor from patent number 103,813. Circa May 31, 1870.ThumbnailsAmos Woodward was an obsessive tinkerer and inventor. This is the first Woodward governor from patent number 103,813 on May 31st, 1870.