Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Shop Complex at Martinsburg, West Virginia
Posted by: 
vhasler
N 39° 27.588 W 077° 57.677
18S E 245223 N 4371989
The sole surviving cast-iron framed roundhouse
Waymark Code: WMM958
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/14/2014
Views: 11
A National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark, on an overlook for the brick complex.
Primary text:
The Roundhouse is the sole surviving cast-iron framed roundhouse and is an important example of mid-19th century industrial building design. Designed by Albert Fink, in collaboration with Benjamin H. Latrobe, it represents an early use of standardized, prefabricated iron structural elements to create an efficient and fire-resistant building.
Location:
NE corner of East Race and North Spring streets in Martinsburg, WV
Type of structure/site: Building - railroad roundhouse
Date of Construction: 1866-1867
Engineering Organization Listing: American Society of Civil Engineers
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Web Site: [Web Link]
Engineer/Architect/Builder etc.: Not listed
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