Third Attempt to Move the "Allegeheny" Locomotive into Henry Ford Museum, September 6, 1956
THF112196 / Third Attempt to Move the "Allegeheny" Locomotive into Henry Ford Museum, September 6, 1956
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Artifact Overview
The Chesapeake & Ohio Railway 2-6-6-6 Allegheny locomotive is one of the most popular artifacts in Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. It was also one of the most difficult to install. An exterior door to the building had to be enlarged and parts had to be removed from the locomotive before it could be squeezed into the museum.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
06 September 1956
Subject Date
06 September 1956
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Photo taken by the Henry Ford Museum Photographic Department, Dearborn, Michigan.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
EI.1929.P.B.13540
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.25 in
Width: 10.25 in
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