These mosaic murals by Winold Reiss depict the history of Cincinnati.
Here's one for Lili. Notice the potter's wheel is belt-powered from an overhead shaft that runs the length of the work space. This was typical in early factories. The shaft could be driven by a watermill or a steam engine. Pretty much anything from a sewing machine to a saw could sling a belt over that shaft and get to work.
Oh cool Barry! Those murals ARE pretty amazing. I love the golden yellow paint bands that are all lit up that frame the murals too. The depiction of the pottery set up reminds me of Rookwood, which reminds me of the restaurant, and it's meal time so of course, now I'm hungry! ~Lili
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