Advertising Card and Blotter, New York Central Lines, "Safety at the Crossing," circa 1930
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Artifact Overview
Accidents at grade crossings, where roadways intersected with railroads, were an unfortunate result of the automobile's growing popularity. Railroads addressed the problem with signs and warning signals, as well as with safety brochures like this one from the New York Central Lines.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Advertising card
Date Made
circa 1930
Subject Date
circa 1930
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
87.7.8.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Ink
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 9 in
Width: 4 in
Inscriptions
Partial text under the title Safety at the Crossing:
The increasing safety of railroad work and the railroad travel is strikingly shown by the records of the Safety Bureau of the New York Central Lines. Twelve years intensive effort ... resulted in a nearly 60 per cent reduction in the number of casualties to employes (sic) and passengers. ... / ...safety rule: "Don't attempt to cross the tracks until you are absolutely sure it is absolutely safe."
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