1908-1980, undated
General photographic collection / small photographs and postcards / transportation / trains
GUSN-390038
The postcards depict different railroad trains, infrastructure, and some indvidual engines, that served New England.
Collected over decades, the postcards are mostly uncirculated, but some have handwritten messages and postage affixed to the back. Postcards were donated in alphabetical order by name of railroad line and the order has been retained. There are some duplicate cards.
Railraods include:
Baltimore and Ohio
Boothbay Railway
Boston and Albany
Boston and Maine
Central Vermont Railway
Cog Railway (Cadillac Mt)
Conway Scenic
Connecticut Electric Railway
Maine Central
Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)
New York Central
New York and Long Branch
Providence and Worcester
Rutland Railroad
Seashore Electric Railway (Museum)
Mt. Washington Cog Railway
There are several postcards that depict railroads outside New England including Santa Fe and Southern Pacific.
picture postcards
railroads
regions (geographic areas)
picture postcards
Assortment of 50 postcards ; 5.5 x 3.5 inches
PC001
General photographic collection
2023
PC001.03.02.0400.0500.001
Gift
Dates reflect handwritten information on items and cancelled postage.
Gift of Frances Wetherell, 2023
New England (United States) [general region]
Wetherell, Frances (Compiler)
picture postcards
Railroad
Correspondence
Items were rehoused for long-term preservation.
Item
General photographic collection / small photographs and postcards / transportation / trains
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