Torch Lake Steam Locomotive Arriving on a Flatcar at Smiths Creek Depot, Greenfield Village, 1969

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Artifact Overview

Built by Mason Machine Works in 1873, the steam locomotive Torch Lake was used in copper mining operations in Michigan's Upper Peninsula until 1933. The Henry Ford acquired the locomotive in 1969. After its arrival here, the engine was returned to operating condition and put into service on the Greenfield Village railroad.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

12 November 1969

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

EI.1929.P.B.54366

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8.125 in
Width: 10 in