The Paris Independent
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January 13, 2024
PA R I S PA S T A.C. Lee's Rotary Snowplow Blazes a Trail in Clearing Winter Highways
Six men associated with the Waterous Engine Co. stand in front of the first rotary snowplow, which was invented by A. C. Lee of Paris, Ontario and manufactured in Brantford. Photo Courtesy the Brant County Museum
The placement of spirals in the Snowplow was poised to make its engineering. As we reminisce about drum ensured efficient snow mark on the snowy highways of our childhood memories of snow removal, making Lee's snowplow a Canada. days and the joy they brought it is remarkable achievement in important to recognize the engineering. Yet, despite the overwhelming remarkable individuals who have praise and accolades that greeted dedicated their lives to shaping a Due to its resounding success, Lee Lee's invention, the highway better future. sought a reputable manufacturer to department's dispute over a contract A.C. Lee's visionary invention has bring his invention to life. He unfortunately hindered the mass transformed the way we combat the considered himself fortunate to production of these innovative challenges of winter, making our strike a partnership with the snowplows. Though this setback is roads and railways safer and more esteemed Waterous Engine Co. of disheartening, it is undeniable that accessible for all. Winter would Brantford, a company renowned for A.C. Lee's Rotary Snowplow has never be the same again, thanks to its commitment to excellence. With forever changed the landscape of the immense contribution of this the manufacturing process snow removal, leaving a lasting mechanical genius from Paris, underway, the Lee Rotary impression on Canadian Ontario.
