Allegheny Steam Locomotive in Greenfield Village, 1956
THF111281 / Allegheny Steam Locomotive in Greenfield Village, 1956
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Artifact Overview
The Chesapeake & Ohio Railway's Allegheny steam locomotive #1601 joined The Henry Ford's collection in a ceremony at Smiths Creek Depot in July 1956. C&O president Walter Tuohy presented the engine on behalf of the railroad while museum director Donald Shelley and board president William Clay Ford graciously accepted it. The Allegheny has been a visitor favorite ever since.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1956
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
P.B.12970
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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