Patapsco train wreck

Photograph

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Historical Society of Carroll County, Maryland

Name/Title

Patapsco train wreck

Entry/Object ID

1955.528.284

Description

Print, photographic. B/W silver gelatin print, mounted on black board, 8" x 10". Image measures 4.75" x 6.5"; shows the Western Maryland Railroad accident near Patapsco, Maryland, June, 1905. Image shows 3 damaged locomotives, on their sides and off the tracks; there is a large crane at left side and a large crowd watching the clean-up work. Stamped "Collection of J. Leland Jordan". Written on back is "from Louise Matthews Mar-3-43 Patapsco train wreck June 17, 1905".

Acquisition

Accession

1955.528

Source or Donor

Carroll County Commissioners

Acquisition Method

Gift