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- "Railroad Station, Magnolia, Massachusetts," circa 1906 - From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the major image publishers in the world. It had a wide-ranging stock of original photographs. Here, the driver of a Packard automobile has left his duster on the seat and gone -- perhaps to meet the train, or to send a telegram or make a telephone call from the station.
- circa 1906
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"Railroad Station, Magnolia, Massachusetts," circa 1906
From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the major image publishers in the world. It had a wide-ranging stock of original photographs. Here, the driver of a Packard automobile has left his duster on the seat and gone -- perhaps to meet the train, or to send a telegram or make a telephone call from the station.
- Northern Pacific Railroad Station, Gardiner, Montana, circa 1905 - From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the world's major image publishers. It had a wide-ranging stock of original photographs, including this image of the Northern Pacific Railway's depot at Gardiner, Montana. Gardiner was a gateway to Yellowstone Park. From the railroad station, workers assisted visiting tourists through the park's north entrance.
- circa 1905
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Northern Pacific Railroad Station, Gardiner, Montana, circa 1905
From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the world's major image publishers. It had a wide-ranging stock of original photographs, including this image of the Northern Pacific Railway's depot at Gardiner, Montana. Gardiner was a gateway to Yellowstone Park. From the railroad station, workers assisted visiting tourists through the park's north entrance.
- Passenger Train at a Railroad Station, circa 1910 - For nearly thirty years, 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the major image publishers in the world. The company had a wide-ranging stock of original photographs, including many scenes from across North America. Here, a steam locomotive sits at a station. Down the platform, two porters load passengers' luggage onto a wheeled baggage cart.
- circa 1910
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Passenger Train at a Railroad Station, circa 1910
For nearly thirty years, 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the major image publishers in the world. The company had a wide-ranging stock of original photographs, including many scenes from across North America. Here, a steam locomotive sits at a station. Down the platform, two porters load passengers' luggage onto a wheeled baggage cart.
- Illinois Central Railroad Station in Chicago, Illinois, circa 1907 - Men and women rush up the stairs at the Illinois Central Railroad Station in Chicago, Illinois. This photograph was taken about 1896.
- circa 1907
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Illinois Central Railroad Station in Chicago, Illinois, circa 1907
Men and women rush up the stairs at the Illinois Central Railroad Station in Chicago, Illinois. This photograph was taken about 1896.
- Detroit, Toledo, and Ironton Railroad Station, Wyandotte, Michigan, June 1926 - After Henry Ford purchased the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad in 1920, he invested some $15 million in improvements to the line's physical plant. Ford rebuilt track with heavier rail; repaired or replaced bridges; and improved stations, warehouses and roundhouses. DT&I's passenger stations, like this one at Wyandotte, Michigan, received new coats of standardized gray paint.
- June 10, 1926
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Detroit, Toledo, and Ironton Railroad Station, Wyandotte, Michigan, June 1926
After Henry Ford purchased the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad in 1920, he invested some $15 million in improvements to the line's physical plant. Ford rebuilt track with heavier rail; repaired or replaced bridges; and improved stations, warehouses and roundhouses. DT&I's passenger stations, like this one at Wyandotte, Michigan, received new coats of standardized gray paint.
- "White Only" Sign in a Greensboro, North Carolina Railroad Station, 1941 -
- January 02, 1941
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"White Only" Sign in a Greensboro, North Carolina Railroad Station, 1941
- Suburban Station of the Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad at Petoskey, Michigan, 1906 - Grand Rapids & Indiana Railway passenger trains sit at Petoskey's suburban station in this photograph. The short suburban trains accommodated tourists during the busy summer season. These trains made frequent daily trips between Petoskey and the resort communities of Harbor Springs or Alanson to the north, and Walloon Lake to the south.
- circa 1906
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Suburban Station of the Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad at Petoskey, Michigan, 1906
Grand Rapids & Indiana Railway passenger trains sit at Petoskey's suburban station in this photograph. The short suburban trains accommodated tourists during the busy summer season. These trains made frequent daily trips between Petoskey and the resort communities of Harbor Springs or Alanson to the north, and Walloon Lake to the south.
- Freight Station at Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad Depot, Ironton, Ohio, circa 1923 - When Henry Ford purchased the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad in 1920, the line was in rough shape. He spent $15 million on improvements. Ford rebuilt track with heavier rail; repaired or replaced bridges; and improved stations, warehouses and roundhouses. This freight station served Ironton, Ohio, at the DT&I's southern terminus.
- circa 1923
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Freight Station at Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad Depot, Ironton, Ohio, circa 1923
When Henry Ford purchased the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad in 1920, the line was in rough shape. He spent $15 million on improvements. Ford rebuilt track with heavier rail; repaired or replaced bridges; and improved stations, warehouses and roundhouses. This freight station served Ironton, Ohio, at the DT&I's southern terminus.
- Train Ready for Departure from Railroad Station, Los Angeles, California, circa 1896 - This photograph shows a passenger train leaving the La Grande Station about 1896. The station served as the main passenger terminal for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway in Los Angeles, California, until the 1930s.
- circa 1896
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Train Ready for Departure from Railroad Station, Los Angeles, California, circa 1896
This photograph shows a passenger train leaving the La Grande Station about 1896. The station served as the main passenger terminal for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway in Los Angeles, California, until the 1930s.
- Smiths Creek Railroad Station during the Greenfield Village Restoration Project, May 2003 - By 2000, Greenfield Village began showing its age. Buildings and crumbling infrastructure desperately needed repair. Museum planners envisioned a revitalized village. They created themed "Historic Districts" by relocating and refurbishing the historic structures. Workers repaved streets and upgraded water, sewer, electric, and gas lines. In June 2003, nine months after restoration began, visitors passed through a new entrance into a reborn Greenfield Village.
- May 01, 2003
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Smiths Creek Railroad Station during the Greenfield Village Restoration Project, May 2003
By 2000, Greenfield Village began showing its age. Buildings and crumbling infrastructure desperately needed repair. Museum planners envisioned a revitalized village. They created themed "Historic Districts" by relocating and refurbishing the historic structures. Workers repaved streets and upgraded water, sewer, electric, and gas lines. In June 2003, nine months after restoration began, visitors passed through a new entrance into a reborn Greenfield Village.