Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
The Panama Railroad ordered all of its steam engines from the Portland Company. This photograph was taken in front of the machine shop in Portland. The 'North America' was shop #151, 5"0 gauge, and sent out on February 15, 1868.
About This Item
- Title: The 'North America' of the Panama Railroad, 1868
- Creation Date: 1868
- Subject Date: 1868
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Albumen print
- Dimensions: 23 cm x 37 cm
- Local Code: Coll. 242, OS Photographs Box 4; MS00-67.0129
- Collection: Portland Company records
- Object Type: Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Panama Railroad--Photographs
- Railroad locomotives--Maine--Photographs
- Railroad locomotives--Panama--Photographs
- Railrod locomotive industry--Maine--Portland
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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