Torch Lake Steam Locomotive, 1873
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Artifact Overview
Torch Lake, built by Mason Machine Works in 1873, hauled ore for the Calumet and Hecla Mining Company on Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula. The engine is an articulated design. The driving wheels pivot under the boiler, allowing the locomotive to handle sharp curves. Torch Lake joined The Henry Ford's collection in 1969.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Steam locomotive
Date Made
1873
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
at Greenfield Village in Railroad Junction District
Object ID
69.85.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Inscriptions
TORCH LAKE
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