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Description
The Steel Co. of Canada commissioned the Portland Company to build this steam engine which was completed June 20, 1876, Portland Co. Shop #345. This photograph was taken on Portland's waterfront.
About This Item
- Title: Steel Co. of Canada Railroad locomotive #1, ca. 1876
- Creation Date: circa 1876
- Subject Date: circa 1876
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Albumen print
- Dimensions: 27 cm x 40 cm
- Local Code: Coll. 242, Box 37-41
- Collection: Portland Company records
- Object Type: Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Railroad locomotive industry
- Railroad locomotives--Canada
- Steel Co. of Canada
- Steel Co. of Canada Engine #1--Photographs
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