Henry Ford’s 1858 Steam Locomotive, “Sam Hill”

With a name like “The President,” you might guess this locomotive--originally named “Satilla” and, later, “Sam Hill”--had an illustrious career. Former passengers include Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, President Herbert Hoover, and actor Mickey Rooney.

Steam Locomotive "Sam Hill," 1858 - 5

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"Allegheny" and "Sam Hill" Locomotives and Replica "DeWitt Clinton" Locomotive and Coaches in Greenfield Village, 1956-1958

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Souvenir from "Young Tom Edison" Movie Premiere and "Edison Days" Celebration in Port Huron, Michigan, February 10-11, 1940

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Souvenir Train Ticket from Detroit to Port Huron, Michigan for "Young Tom Edison" Movie Premiere, February 10, 1940

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"Satilla" Locomotive at the Ford Rouge Plant, 1925

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1858 Steam Locomotive "Satilla" before Transporting the Presidential Party during Light's Golden Jubilee, August 1929

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Thomas Edison, President Herbert Hoover and Henry Ford at Smiths Creek Depot during Lights Golden Jubilee, October 21, 1929 - 1

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Mickey Rooney Promoting the Movie "Young Tom Edison" in Port Huron, Michigan, February 10, 1940

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Keywords	Steam Locomotive Allegheny Locomotive Ford Rouge Factory Complex Henry Ford Thomas Edison
Themes	Mobility

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