NMHT Acquires Steam Locomotive
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PrintThe National Museum of History and Technology acquires a 99-year old "American type" steam locomotive, built in Philadelphia in 1876, and one of about 25 of its type known to exist (of 25,000 that were manufactured). The engine, "No. 84" was restored for display in the Arts and Industries Building for the "1876: A Centennial Exhibition" exhibit, and remained there until 1999. It was donated by O. Roy Chalk, president of the D.C. Transit Company.
Chronology of Smithsonian History
Torch, 8/1975, p. 4
Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu
1975