Title:
A freight train goes through Turlock, California, circa 1900.
Creator:
Unknown
Subject:
Dwellings -- California
Railroads -- Freight-cars -- California
Sandy soils -- California -- Turlock
Description:
The area around Turlock, California was known as the "sandy plains" prior to 1900 when water for irrigation was first supplied.
This photograph shows the sparse vegetation on the sandy soil in the foreground. A row of freight cars is visible toward
the far right side of the photograph as a train appears to travel through the area.
Publisher:
California State University, Stanislaus. University Library. Special Collections
Date:
circa 1900
Type:
image
Format:
1 photographic print; 9 x 14 cm.
Identifier:
cturs_119
Language:
eng
Coverage:
Turlock (Calif.)
Rights:
public domain
Material in the public domain. No restrictions on use.