Members of the Union Pacific excursion to the 100th meridian stand near a canvas tent in what is identified as Platte City in probably Lincoln County, Nebraska. George Francis Train is seated on the grass, Mrs. Train and Thomas C. Durant are near a canvas tent. The women wear their hair pulled back, hats, hoop skirts and overcoats. The men have beards or mutton chops and wear hats or caps, suits and overcoats. Shows a stove pipe above a tent and a shadow of the photographer on the ground.
Description
1 photographic print on stereo card : stereograph, albumen ; 9 x 18 cm (3 1/2 x 7 in.)
Is Part Of
Union Pacific Rail Road, excursion to the 100th meridian, October, 1866.
Subject
Union Pacific Railroad Company--Public relations--19th century; Lincoln County (Neb.)--19th century; Business people--Nebraska--Lincoln County--19th century; Railroad travel--Nebraska--Lincoln County--19th century; Tents--Nebraska--Lincoln County--19th century; Tourists--Nebraska--Lincoln County--19th century; Women--Nebraska--Lincoln County--19th century; Durant, Thomas Clark, 1820-1885; Train, George Francis, 1829-1904.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Miss Louise Stegner, Omaha, Neb., 1950.
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR711003310
Notes
Condition: worn, scratched. Title and number "215" printed on stereo card. R7110033103
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