Torch Lake Locomotive at its 100th Anniversary Celebration in Greenfield Village, October 1973
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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. In 1973, staff decorated the locomotive to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
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. In 1973, staff decorated the locomotive to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
Artifact
Negative (Photograph)
Date Made
18 October 1973
Subject Date
18 October 1973
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
EI.1929.N.B.66599
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 4 in
Width: 5 in
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