[RAILROADS]. A group of 71 RPPCs and photographs of trains, incl. train wrecks.

The lot is comprised of the following real photo postcards and photographs of trains taken throughout the United States: 34 real photo postcards and photographs showing train wrecks, many with workers and onlookers gathered near the wreckage. -- 37 real photo postcards of trains on bridges. Several scenes are identified in the negative.

Highlighted titles/scenes include: Missouri, Kansas, and Texas RR wreck at Emma, MO. -- B & O RR at the Old Forge, Akron, OH. -- Wreck on the G.N. West of Fergus Falls. -- Big Canyon Trussel on S.P.R.R., Near Sisson, CA. -- Tongue Point & Columbia River, Astoria, OR. -- Crossing C.M. & St. Paul Bridge, Jackson, MN. -- Stoney Creek Bridge. -- Multiple flood scenes. --

Together, 71 real photo postcards and photographs, approx. 3 1/2 x 5 in., or smaller. Condition generally good to very good. Some with edge wear, toning, and album residue to verso.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

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Ms. Horstman has spent over a decade specializing in historic photography and Americana at auction. During her tenure, she has overseen several notable single owner auctions, including property from the inventory of celebrated Americana and antique arms expert Norm Flayderman. During her time with the firm, she has maintained an active membership in the Daguerreian Society. Ms. Horstman holds an MA in Art History from the University of Cincinnati and a BA in Art History from The Ohio State University.

American Historical Ephemera & Photography

[RAILROADS]. A group of 71 RPPCs and photographs of trains, incl. train wrecks.

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