Photo of Alameda Belt Line D-3 S-1 73915, by Biermann, 1955

Name/Title

Photo of Alameda Belt Line D-3 S-1 73915, by Biermann, 1955

Entry/Object ID

2021.32.3

Description

Acc. No. 21.32.3 Subject Category: Transportation Date or Period: 1955 Object: Photograph Description: A glossy blak/white, unmounted, print, with large white bottom margin, which has 8/48 written on it in blue pen. Verso states in pencil, 'Alameda Belt Line', 'D-3 73915 8/46 S-1', 'Alameda, California, 12/3/55', 'R.W. Biermann', and has stamped: 'H N Proctor Collection' Size: L 7" x W 5" History of Object: Photo from 1955 by R.W. Biermann of Alameda Belt Line locomotive D-3, built by Alco in 1946, model S-1, serial number 73915, from the collection of H. N. Proctor. This locomotive ran on tracks at the north end of Alameda; it was used to serve the industries in that location. Acquired from: Chuck Millar Date: 04/04/21