Title:
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad centennial medal
Description:
Bronze struck medal for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad centennial. Obverse depicts image of one of the most modern trains of the Baltimore and Ohio, The Capitol Limited or The National Limited, drawn by one of the largest and most modern passenger locomotives built. The Spirit of Transportation, the figure of a male flying on the top right, guides this locomotive. His right arm is stretched forward. Inscribed: One hundred years. Safety. Strength. Speed. Reverse depicts the first steam locomotive, Tom Thumb, built in the United States (although it was never put to practical service). It was designed by Alderman Peter Cooper of New York. Inscribed: Peter Cooper's Tom Thumb. Also inscribed: The Baltimore Ohio Railroad Company. 1827-1927. Designed by Hans Schuler, director of the Maryland Institute in Baltimore. It was reproduced from his models by the Medallic Art Company of New York City.
Description:
Historical Note: The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was the first American railroad to operate its own line for the public handling of passengers and freight. This bronze medallion was issued to commemorate its 100th anniversary (1827-1927). On February 28, 1927, a formal dinner was held with approximately 1000 invited guests, each of whom received a medallion like this one.
Identifier:
ATF0023
Item identifier:
ATF0023
Collection:
Artifacts collection
Date of creation:
1927
Container information:
Artifact Box 0006
Subject:
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Subject:
Centennial celebrations, etc.
Type:
Image
Type:
Memorabilia
Type:
Medal, Commemorative
Medium:
Metal
Citation information:
ATF0023, Artifacts collection. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Copyright information:
This image is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States. The Item and its design depicted in this image may be protected by copyright, patents, trademarks, or other related rights. You are free to use this image in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. Unless expressly stated otherwise, Texas State Library and Archives Commission makes no warranties about the Item and cannot guarantee the accuracy of this Rights Statement. You are responsible for your own use. Please contact the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for more information. You may need to obtain other permissions for your intended use. For example, other rights such as publicity, privacy or moral rights may limit how you may use the material.
Size or duration:
medal: 2.75 in diameter x 0.3 in height; box: 4 in x 4 in x 1 in
Language:
English