Lot 184
[RAILROADS]. Over 120 RPPCs & photographs of railroad stations, train depots, and roundhouses. 
Sale 1136 - American Historical Ephemera & Photography
Lots Open
Mar 27, 2023
Lots Close
Apr 4, 2023
Timed Online / Cincinnati
Estimate
$800 - $1,200

Sold for $5,040

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
[RAILROADS]. Over 120 RPPCs & photographs of railroad stations, train depots, and roundhouses. 

Approx. 118 real photo postcards, 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in., or smaller, some unused, and 5 silver gelatin photographs, 4 x 5 in., or smaller, with railroad content, taken throughout the United States. Many of the scenes are identified in the negative. 

Highlighted titles/scenes include: Mo. Pac. Depot, Malta Bend, MO, incl. who appear to be African American subjects seated in front of the depot, waiting for a train. -- Southern Pacific Station. -- Santa Fe Depot, San Bernardino, CA. -- Lake Louise Depot. -- Northern Pacific Station, Spokane, WA. -- Devereux Station, Marblehead, MA. -- M.K. & T. Depot, Higbee, MO, incl. African American subjects standing outside the depot. -- Chicago and Northwestern RY Passenger Station. -- Northwestern Depot, Oakes, ND. -- Nashua Junction, Nashua, NH. -- Los Angeles and Pacific Railroad Co. Ticket Office. -- Illinois Central Depot, Kenny, IL. -- Gins and Elevators, Hinton, OK. -- Round House, Portola, CA. -- Harvey House, Mojave, CA. -- Train Station, Wayzata, MN. -- S.P. Depot, Eugene, OR. -- Cyanotype RPPC of D & H RR Yard and Round House, Delanson, NY. 

Together, more than 120 real photo postcards and photographs. Condition generally good to very good. Some with edge wear, toning, and album residue to verso.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
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