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Matthias W. Baldwin

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American inventor and machinery manufacturer

United StatesFoundersLived 1795 to 1866 · aged 70
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Matthias William Baldwin was an American inventor and machinery manufacturer, specializing in the production of steam locomotives. Baldwin's small machine shop, established in 1825, grew to become Baldwin Locomotive Works, one of the largest and most successful locomotive manufacturing firms in the United States.

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Baldwin's first stationary steam engine, built in 1828.Baldwin's first stationary steam engine, built in 1828.Baldwin's Old Ironsides engine, manufactured in 1832.Baldwin's Old Ironsides engine, manufactured in 1832.A statue of Baldwin in front of Philadelphia City Hall.A statue of Baldwin in front of Philadelphia City Hall.Matthias Baldwin memorial in Laurel Hill CemeteryMatthias Baldwin memorial in Laurel Hill Cemetery

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2005National Inventors Hall of Fame

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William B. Franklin46.3Sidney Frank46.3Cyma Zarghami46.3Mike Duke46.3Ray Kassar46.3Cornelius Vander Starr46.2

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Matthias William Baldwin was an American inventor and machinery manufacturer, specializing in the production of steam locomotives. Baldwin's small machine shop, established in 1825, grew to become Baldwin Locomotive Works, one of the largest and most successful locomotive manufacturing firms in the United States. The most famous of the early locomotives were Old Ironsides, built by Matthias Baldwin in 1832. Baldwin was also a strong advocate of abolitionism.

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United States
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Lived 1795 to 1866 · aged 70
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