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From the valley of the Mud Lakes to the Pacific Ocean
Date
1855
Description
'From explorations and surveys made under the direction of the Hon. Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War, by Capt. E.G. Beckwith, 3rd Artillery, E.G. Egloffstein, topographer for the route. 1855.' ''Selmar Siebert's Engraving & Printing Establishment, Washington, D.C.' Proposed railroad lines highlighted in red and yellow. Published by the War Dept. Scale 1:760,320. 12 miles to 1 in. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights.
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Photograph of men in front of building, Gilliam, Missouri, circa late 1800s to early 1900s
Date
1880 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Description provided with image: "Maurine Hubbard (Wilson) was born here March 11, 1898: she was born upstairs over the station. (Gilliam, Missouri)."
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Photograph of Salt Lake and Boulder City railroad junction, (Nev.), September 17, 1930
Date
1930-09-17
Archival Collection
Description
Ray Lyman Wilbur drives the final silver spike into the ground at the railroad junction of Salt Lake RR at Boulder. Other men gather around as spectators, all wearing suits and ties.
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Noonday Mine front angle, Tecopa Railroad: photograph
Date
1900 (year approximate) to 1935 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
Tecopa Railroad #1 2-6-2T. Noonday Mine, Tecopa, California. Stamp on the back of the photo reads: "Mallory Hope Ferrell P. O. Box 2837 Peachtree City, GA 30269."
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Photograph of San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad yards, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1906 or 1907
Date
1906 to 1907
Archival Collection
Description
View of the San Pedro, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake Railroad yards. In the background is a fifty ton capacity ice house which burned in the summer of 1907.
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Photograph of Western Pacific railroad, Santa Rosa, California, September 22, 1939
Date
1939-09-22
Archival Collection
Description
Transcribed from behind photograph, "Las Vegas and Tonopah no. 8 on North Western pacific in Santa Rosa, California, September 22, 1939."
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Postcard with photograph of water car number 312, Death Valley Junction, California, 1907-1930
Date
1907 to 1930
Archival Collection
Description
A picture of Tonopah and Tidewater no. 312 water car at Death Valley Junction, California.
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Postcard with photograph of water car number 302, Death Valley Junction, California, 1907-1930
Date
1907 to 1930
Archival Collection
Description
A picture of Tonopah and Tidewater no. 302 water car at Death Valley Junction, California.
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Photograph of a crowded railroad depot, Las Vegas, July 4, 1908
Date
1908-07-04
Archival Collection
Description
Description given with photograph: "4th July - 1908 - speakers stand front Salt Lake RR Freight Depot." Another description given by Dave Coons: "Fourth of July, 1908 at SP, LA, & SL Freight Station, Las Vegas."
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Photograph of a Crosby DeMoss mural, circa 1930s to 1960s
Date
1930 to 1969
Archival Collection
Description
Painting of railroad construction and Las Vegas auction. Depiction of locomotive in foreground is inaccurate for 1905 scene. Crosby DeMoss murals (WPA Art Project). Inscribed at top of photo: "To Fred Wilson. Sincerely, Crosby DeMoss."
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