Wabash-Union Pacific Low Colonist Fares Every Day from March 15 to April 15, 1913 Inclusive

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Artifact Overview

The Wabash Railway, with origins dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. This timetable advertised Wabash's passenger trains to the western United States, operated jointly with Union Pacific. Low-cost "colonist" fares were offered to attract immigrant travelers heading west to start new lives.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Timetable

Date Made

1913

Subject Date

15 March to 15 April 1913

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2012.67.22

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift in Memory of John A. Barrett.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 6 in
Width: 3 in