Photos of dedication plaque Transcontinental Railroad, 1951

Photograph

Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Photos of dedication plaque Transcontinental Railroad, 1951

Entry/Object ID

1999.588.1

Description

Acc. No. 99.588.1 (A-E) Subject Category: Transportation - Steam Trains Date or Period: 1951 Object: Photographs Description: Glossy black/white photos, unmounted. Photographer unknown. Size: #A-C: L-10 x W=8 in.; #D-E: L-8 x W-10 in. History of Object: Views of the dedication of the plaque at the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Webster Street commemorating the arrival of the First Transcontinental Railroad at Alameda on Sept. 6, 1869. The dedication date was Oct. 22, 1951. Images #A-B: Joseph R. Knowland speaking; C: Mr. Horrisburger (?) of the Alameda Historical Museum speaking; D-E: military Naval officer speaking. Acquired from: Estate of Grace George ('99) Date: 11/7/99