Antique Railroad

**Railroads**: The completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869 dramatically changed the nation, making travel and the transportation of goods across the continent much quicke...

He also traveled extensively, going to Florida, Canada, and Europe, and accompanying the railroad magnate E. H. Harriman on his scientific expedition to Alaska in 1899.

He also traveled extensively, going to Florida, Canada, and Europe, and accompanying the railroad magnate E. H. Harriman on his scientific expedition to Alaska in 1899.

The firm played a pivotal role in financing major American railroads, industrial corporations, and international transactions, standing alongside J.P.

The panels are hanging on antique railroad pins that have been cut and attached to the lucite panel.

The map meticulously illustrates the states of Georgia and Alabama, showcasing counties, towns, railroads, and geographical features of the period.

The map is detailed, showing the topography, hydrography, and transportation networks of the region, including railroads and roads. Beira Alta is located in the central-northern part...

Created as part of the Pacific Railroad Surveys during the mid-19th century, this print captures a serene and detailed view of the landscape, characterized by undulating terrain, sca...

Shady Creek is a name associated with several small waterways, but in the context of mid-19th century surveys like the U.S. Pacific Railroad Expeditions and the broader geographic ra...

In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the criteria for the railroads, even though it was not approved for use for 50 years.

He also traveled extensively, going to Florida, Canada, and Europe, and accompanying the railroad magnate E. H. Harriman on his scientific expedition to Alaska in 1899.

Published as Geology Plate XII in the Pacific Railroad Exploration Survey reports of 1856, it reflects the meticulous documentation of the landscape during the mid-19th century.

Illinois watch company produced some of America's finest most dependable railroad watches. This model, done as a dress style is just about 100 years old, yet you can wear it all the ...

Cassandre, pseudonym of Adolphe Jean Marie Mouron, 🇺🇦 & 🇫🇷 (1901-1968) is a French graphic designer, poster artist, theater decorator, lithographer, painter and typographer whose...

Beautiful original poster by Roger Broders for the PLM railroads and the village of Cornillon. Roger Broders is one of the most prolific poster artists of the 1930s: his work is inse...

It provides a comprehensive view of European Russia during the mid-19th century, showcasing the region’s towns, railroads, rivers, lakes, mountains, and other key geographical featur...

Published as Geology View X in the Pacific Railroad Exploration Survey reports of 1856, this print showcases the rounded, eroded hills typical of the Tertiary period landscape.

This is the authentic print, representing a portrait of the President of the New York central Road and Hudson River railroad , Mr. Depew, (1834-1928). Signed on plate on lower right ...

Including portraits and views of the United States from Buffalo Bill, various Indian chiefs and warriors, views of Santa Fe, railroad tracks, Pikes Peak, Mount of the Holy Cross, Gar...

Published as General Report – Plate XLII in the Pacific Railroad Exploration Survey reports of 1856, the scene showcases the fort nestled amidst the dramatic cliffs and mesas of the ...

Included is the route of the Central Pacific Railroad, construction of which began in 1863. There is an abundance of information about towns, settlements, ranches, and mineral resour...

Original vintage travel poster to Menton made by Hugo d'Alesi for the Railroad PLM. Hugo d'Alesi, is a French painter and graphic designer of Romanian origin (1849 - 1906) who made a...

He also traveled extensively, going to Florida, Canada, and Europe, and accompanying the railroad magnate E. H. Harriman on his scientific expedition to Alaska in 1899.

Hill commissioned Fery to paint scenes of Glacier Park and other scenic landscapes for placement in their hotels and railroad stations. Over the years the Railroad purchased a total...

The maritime provinces and coastal features are prominently displayed, suggesting the importance of sea routes and maritime commerce. The network of railroads, which was crucial for ...

Illinois was one of America's premier watch companies making high grade railroad watches which kept time to within 3 or 4 seconds a day.

The Mississippi River is the central feature, serving as a major transportation and economic lifeline. Railroads crisscross the region, reflecting the expansion of the railway networ...

The sides are bordered in rust railroad tracked banding. The pillow is backed in rust linen and is down and feather filled with a bottom zipper closure.

He had no studio until art collector William T. Evans (a railroad financier and President of the dry goods firm, Mills Gibbs Corporation) offered him one in exchange for one painting...

Kopp developed a Selenium Red Glass that was used in the railroad industry for their signaling lamps. Through the years the company changed ownership and different products.

Presented is “Lloyd's New Map of the United States, the Canadas and New Brunswick, From the latest Surveys, Showing Every Railroad & Station Finished to June 1863, and the Atlantic a...

He had no studio until art collector William T. Evans (a railroad financier and President of the dry goods firm, Mills Gibbs Corporation) offered him one in exchange for one painting...

In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the criteria for the railroads, even though it was not approved for use for 50 years.

In response to the critical need for accuracy on the nation’s railroads, laws were passed in 1891 establishing set standards of accuracy.

Before the hotel are yellow cars of Milwaukee Interurban Lines, a now defunct railroad connecting the greater Milwaukee area, that made a stop by the resort and hotel. 3 x 5 inches,...

Initially, the company was engaged in the production of metal railroad items such as lamps, signals, and accessories.

He was a wise investor of money, and because of the early purchase of shares in the Pennsylvania Railroad, did not strive to sell his work during his lifetime.

Gertrude Vanderbilt-Whitney (1875-1942) the great-granddaughter of railroad shipping tycoon Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, married to Harry Payne Whitney.

It also includes a legend with symbols for provincial capitals, towns, roads, railroads, telegraph stations, and lighthouses. The Balearic Islands are known for their distinct cultur...

The map includes cities, towns, rivers, and railroads, with key locations such as Bilbao marked as the capital of the province.

The formal aspects of urban railroads and the role they played in efficiently moving large number of everyday citizens across America’s growing metropolises were catnip for many Amer...

Shows states, major cities, railroads, topography, bodies of water, as well as political divisions at that time.

Shows states, major cities, railroads, topography, bodies of water, as well as political divisions at that time.

For forty years the railroad was his most important client, purchasing its last painting from him in 1953.

These type of watches were commonly used on the Railroads of America and given to Directors or Highly positioned Executives.

Serge Vassilievitch Chekhonin, born in 1878 to a railroad machinist, began working at a young age to support himself.

Brooks, was the General Superintendent of the Pennsylvania Railroad. In 1902, her family moved to Lansdowne, PA.

He was born in 1872 in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of a railroad ticketing agent and a New Orleanian of Spanish and French extraction.

At top right is a color-coded key denoting development within the city, railroad lines, ward boundaries, lines of fire limits, public buildings, and distances from city hall in half ...

He got his first major commission in 1917 from Santa Fe Railroad as part of an advertising campaign to attract tourism.

The Northern Pacific Railroad built a train station in Livingston, Montana connecting to the northern entrance of Yellowstone in the early 1880's .

By 1900 the family had moved to Brooklyn, Kings County, New York where her father worked as a railroad agent and where the family resided on Monroe Street.

He lived in box cars with railroad builders on the stretch of line between Yuma and Calexico and traveling by wagon or horseback, accompanied surveyors on many trips into the desert.

It was one of the six major French railroad companies nationalized on January 1, 1938 to form the Société nationale des chemins de fer français.

For forty years the railroad was his most important client, purchasing its last painting from him in 1953.

In response to the critical need for accuracy on the nation’s railroads, laws were passed in 1891 establishing set standards of accuracy.

**Transportation Networks**: Any depicted railroads or caravan routes would show the infrastructure in place at the time for the movement of goods and people. 7.

In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the criteria for the railroads, even though it was not approved for use for 50 years.

There he painted the landscape, Indian culture, and horses, and the Santa Fe Railroad purchased some of his paintings to use in advertisements.

In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the criteria for the railroads, even though it was not approved for use for 50 years.