Lafayette Locomotive in Chicago - Gallitzin, PA - Permanent World Fair and Expo Structures on Waymarking.com

The locomotive is now on display at the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Park.

The visitor center is open daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm, closed on major holidays. Look here for current information: (visit link)

Parking is avaiable, there is no fee to visit. This is wheelchair accessible.


From listed website:

A collection of full-sized locomotive models depicting the famous engines of the world was devised by Major J.G. Pangborn, author, editor, B&O passenger agent, and public relations representative.
Engineer Joseph York was given the task of building the locomotive models for the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 to be held in Chicago. One of the many models constructed was the "famous glamour-girl-among locomotive," the Lafayette. First shown in the Baltimore and Ohio exhibit in Chicago, the Lafayette was shown again in the railroads exhibit at the Lousianna Purchase Exposition held in St. Louis in 1904.

Original Name of Structure (during fair): Baltimore & Ohio Lafayette Current Name of Structure: Baltimore & Ohio Lafayette Architect/Designer: Joseph York designed this replica Fair Name: World's Columbian Exhibition Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA Year of Fair: 1893 Website Proof: [Web Link] Theme of Fair: Not listed Website Reference: Not listed

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