Private company
Davenport Locomotive Works
American locomotive manufacturer
The Davenport Locomotive Works, of Davenport, Iowa, USA, was formed as the W W Whitehead Company in 1901. In 1902, the company commenced building light locomotives. The Company was renamed the Davenport Locomotive Works in 1904.2 It ceased to exist in 1955.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
- Legal formjoint-stock company1
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The Davenport Locomotive Works, of Davenport, Iowa, USA, was formed as the W W Whitehead Company in 1901. In 1902, the company commenced building light locomotives. The Company was renamed the Davenport Locomotive Works in 1904.2
Timeline
- 1955Dissolved Dissolved1
Links
- WikipediaDavenport Locomotive Works
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- WikidataQ5230251
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- 3Wikimedia CommonsDavenport Locomotive Works photo by Civilengtiger, CC BY-SA 3.0