Name/Title
Photos of dedication of plaque commemorating transcontinental train, 1952Entry/Object ID
2006.42.1Description
Acc. No. 06.42.1 (A-L)
Subject Category: Transportation (public) - Steam Trains
Date or Period: 1952
Object: Photographs
Description: Glossy black/white photos, unmounted. Photographer unknown.
Sizes: (A-J): L8 x W-10 in.; (K-L): L-10 x W-8 in.
History of Object: A series of images taken at the dedication of a plaque on Oct. 22, 1952, at the Alameda Naval Air Station commemorating the arrival of the first transcontinental passenger train at Alameda Point pier on February 6, 1869: A) Sen. Joseph R. Knowland addressing the crowd; B) Sen. Knowland and Dr. Harry Smith (the Alameda Museum curator); C) Mr. Claude E. Peterson, Southern Pacific VP addressing the gathering; D) Unidentified Naval officer addressing the crowd; E) Visitors and dignitaries seated, awaiting the start of the ceremony; F) Visitors boarding a Naval vessel; G) Antique steam locomotive and passenger car on view at the ceremony; H-I) The steam locomotive, other views; J) Distinguished guests seated in the antique passenger car; K-L) Young boy standing atop the antique steam locomotive.
Acquired from: Unknown
Date: 06/03/06
