B+W copy photo of the centennial re-creation of the John Stevens' 1826 circular railway and locomotive, (Hoboken), no date, [1926].
Entry/Object ID
2005.007.0036
Description
Black-and-white copy photo of a centennial re-creation of the John Stevens' 1826 circular railway and locomotive, (Hoboken), no date, [1926]. 8" x 10" wide print. Photograph by Underwood & Underwood; see partial credit at lower right corner. Reverse is blank. None of the people are identified. While a copy photo, it appears to be an older one from the paper weight, probably the 1950s.
The locomotive is named "John Stevens" and dated 1825. The railway appears to be on the campus of Stevens Institute of Technology. It is presumed the event is commemorating the centennial of the demonstration by Colonel Stevens and his sons on a circular railway constructed by them. The prototype locomotive from 1825 (the Smithsonian owns a replica of this engine - it is probably the one seen here) which was also the first American-built locomotive, first ran on the circular railroad in 1826. It was a significant event in establishing the practicality of rail transportation.
Acquisition
Accession
2005.007
Source or Donor
Found in collection
Acquisition Method
Found in Collection
Credit Line
Museum Collection.
Made/Created
Artist
Underwood & Underwood
Date made
1926 - 1926
Place
Location
Hoboken
Notes
Date: 1926-1926
General Notes
Note
Display Value: Good
Original or Copy: Copy
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2005-11-28
