Adams & Westlake #300 Kerosene railroad lantern

Object/Artifact

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Chester Historical Society

Adams & Westlake #300 Kerosene railroad lantern: The image shows a vintage Adams & Westlake #300 Kerosene railroad lantern with a glass enclosure and sturdy protective cage.
Adams & Westlake #300 Kerosene railroad lantern

The image shows a vintage Adams & Westlake #300 Kerosene railroad lantern with a glass enclosure and sturdy protective cage.

Name/Title

Adams & Westlake #300 Kerosene railroad lantern

Entry/Object ID

chs-000025

Description

Adams & Westlake #300 Kerosene railroad lantern Version 4 - This is the last kerosene railroad lantern manufactured by Adams & Westlake and is still in production, although not for regular railroad use. While the same basic model designation has been in effect for well over 60 years, there have been a number of design changes that distinguish Kero's of different era's.

Collection

Stephen Shortess Collection

Category

Railroad

Acquisition

Notes

1999 Gift of Stephen Shortess

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Adams & Westlake

Date made

circa 1965 - circa 1970

Create Date

December 30, 2024

Update Date

December 30, 2024