Davenport Locomotive Works Catalog, 1926-1927

Summary

Iowa-based Davenport Locomotive Works built light industrial locomotives designed for mines, mills, factories, construction sites, agricultural operations, and other specialized applications. Davenport manufactured a wide range of steam, gasoline, diesel, and diesel-electric locomotives between 1902 and 1956. Several models were illustrated in this company catalog.

Iowa-based Davenport Locomotive Works built light industrial locomotives designed for mines, mills, factories, construction sites, agricultural operations, and other specialized applications. Davenport manufactured a wide range of steam, gasoline, diesel, and diesel-electric locomotives between 1902 and 1956. Several models were illustrated in this company catalog.

Artifact

Trade catalog

Date Made

1926-1927

Collection Title

Trade Catalog Collection 

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

91.315.804

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Christine Dillon.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Dimensions

Height: 6.375 in

Width: 9.625 in

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