President's Day weekend 2003 brought massive snowfall to many parts of the country and Baltimore was especially hard hit. On February 17, 2003, the roof of the historic 1884 Baldwin Roundhouse began to collapse under the weight of the snow causing never- anticipated devastation to the building and the collection housed within.
This is a fascinating engineering and architectural monograph about the roof collapse of a unique National Historic Landmark railroad roundhouse building, the centerpiece of the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore. Illustrations and photos share the forensic techniques used to determine the cause of the collapse, the decision making process leading up to the building's rehabilitation, and the many surprises and discoveries made along the way.
In just 22 months, the B&O Railroad Museum reopened - a Triumph!