Southern Pacific Company Advertisement, October 31, 1955
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The Southern Pacific Railroad traced its roots to the Central Pacific Railroad which, along with the Union Pacific, completed the First Transcontinental Railroad in 1869. By the late 20th century, SP operated more than 13,000 miles of track throughout the southwestern United States. SP merged with Union Pacific in 1996.
The Southern Pacific Railroad traced its roots to the Central Pacific Railroad which, along with the Union Pacific, completed the First Transcontinental Railroad in 1869. By the late 20th century, SP operated more than 13,000 miles of track throughout the southwestern United States. SP merged with Union Pacific in 1996.
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Date Made
1955
Subject Date
1955
Creators
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
91.303.2527
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 11.125 in
Width: 8.125 in
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