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Tom Thumb locomotive, undated

 File — Box: 8x10 10
Identifier: MB1207

Dates

  • undated

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 145 Linear Feet (145 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Description

clipping

General

Caption: "The "Tom Thumb," the first locomotive in America, built by Peter Cooper. Its first successful trip was made in 1830, from Baltimore to Ellicott Mills, Maryland." Illustration of the locomotive and driver. Other call number: M83. Digital file available.

Repository Details

Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository

Contact:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750