Special Low Excursion Rates and Double Daily Train Service to Colorado, Utah, California, Oregon, Washington, and Yellowstone National Park, 1911
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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. Railroads made Yellowstone National Park accessible to tourists until cross-country automobile travel became feasible and popular. This timetable promoted Wabash's through trains to Yellowstone, operated in partnership with Union Pacific.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Timetable
Date Made
1911
Subject Date
1911
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2012.67.23
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift in Memory of John A. Barrett.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black (Color)
White (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 9.25 in
Width: 4 in
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