(Charred D.L. & W. roundhouse exterior after fire)

Scranton, PA
Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western Railroad Company
September 13, 1917

Early roundhouses were made of wood, which could easily catch fire from a stray spark emitted by a locomotive. After being consumed by fire in 1917, the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad rebuilt this roundhouse with brick to prevent future complete structural loss.

Gelatin dry plate negative. L 20.5, W 26 cm
Steamtown National Historic Site, STEA 7469. B2581

(Charred D.L. & W. roundhouse interior after fire)

Scranton, PA
Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western Railroad Company
September 13, 1917

Gelatin dry plate negative. L 20.5, W 26 cm.
B2582