Title
Horatio Allen
Caption
Horatio Allen (1802-1889) American civil engineer and railroad pioneer. Assisted in the design of the Erie Canal. In 1828 he was sent to England to study steam locomotives in mine railways. He shipped four dismantled locomotives to the United States and in 1829 drove the 'Stourbridge Lion' along the 16 miles of track between Honedale and Carbondale, Pennsylvania.
Engraving from "The Railways of America".
London, 1890.
Date
19th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07115_011219P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
34,8Mb (2,3Mb) / 11,5in x 11,8in / 3438 x 3543 (300dpi)