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Guide to the Stereographs of the Central Pacific Railroad, ca. 1872
PC-RM-Stereos: Box 03
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Title: Stereographs of the Central Pacific Railroad,
Date (inclusive): ca. 1872
Collection number: PC-RM-Stereos: Box 03
Creator:
Muybridge, Eadweard
Extent:
13 photographic prints (mounted),
8.5 x 17.5 cm
Repository:
California Historical Society, North Baker Library
San Francisco, California 94105-4014
Abstract: Stereographs of the Central Pacific Railroad taken by Eadweard Muybridge.
Physical location: Please consult repository.
Language:
English.
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Stereographs of the Central Pacific Railroad. PC-RM-Stereos: Box 03, California Historical Society, North Baker Research
Library, Photography Collection.
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Scope and Content of Collection
Contains images of Central Pacific Railroad tracks, cuts, and tunnel views. Contains a few images of other subjects along
the route, including a lumber mill, Calistoga visitors riding in a carriage, Tahoe House, and a group of Shoshone Indians
at Corinne, Utah.
Stereographs are organized by series, based on mount description: Illustrated by Edw. J. Muybridge; Illustrated by Helios'
Flying Studio; Published by Bradley & Rulofson.
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Central Pacific Railroad Company--Pictorial works.
Railroads--West (U.S.)--Photographs.
Railroads--Track--Photographs.
Railroad tunnels--West (U.S.)--Photographs.
Shoshoni Indians--Utah--Corinne--Pictorial works.
Lumber trade--California--Photographs.
Carriages and carts--California--Photographs.
Tahoe, Lake (Calif. and Nev.)--Pictorial works.
Other Index Terms Related to this Collection
Helios Flying Studio.
Bradley & Rulofson.