Image Lithograph

Baldwin Locomotive Works

19th century lithograph of the sprawling Baldwin Locomotive Works at Broad and Spring Garden.

Founded in 1825, the Baldwin Locomotive Works were long the world's largest producer of steam locomotives. The company fell into decline as demand for diesel engines increased and finally ceased operations in 1951.

Item Type
Temporal Coverage
Neighborhood
Place
Format (Medium)

Lithograph

File Size

1 mb

Image Dimensions

2560 x 1800 px

Catalog Number

2004.007.0004

Rights Holder

Philadelphia Water Department