Baltimore City Passenger Railway Power House and Car Barn
Baltimore City Passenger Railway Power House and Car Barn, Railway power station and tram depot in Baltimore, United States.
The Baltimore City Passenger Railway Power House features two horizontal single-cylinder engines and specialized equipment for cable railway operations across multiple cities.
Built in 1892, this Romanesque Revival building served as Baltimore's primary cable traction facility and streetcar transfer point for the Baltimore & Northern Railway.
The structure transformed from a transportation hub into a multi-purpose venue, housing the Charles Theatre, a bowling alley, and the Famous Ballroom.
The facility divides into two sections: the southern part contains the power house operations, while the northern section functions as the car barn.
Engineering firm Poole & Hunt manufactured specialized components including gearing, sheaves, wire rope drums for cable railways in Baltimore, Chicago, and Philadelphia.
Location: Baltimore
GPS coordinates: 39.30920,-76.61640
Latest update: September 24, 2025 10:15
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