Name/Title
Print, PhotographicEntry/Object ID
1.99.1293Description
New Richland Golden Jubilee Crowd. 5-1/2" x 3-3/8" black and white photograph shows New Richland citizens of 1927; the oldest people dressed in vintage clothing; the celebretory event of the day was the ride on the M.&St.L. train into the village from a few miles north; Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad sponsored the celebration because the community was established 1877 at this point on their line; more than 60 celebrities stepped off "Pioneer Train" and walked a platform (center right) across to what was then known as St. Louis Park behind City Hall; and here is where the rail company took this official photograph beside the mock-up store fronts; those identified: Erick Brisbane, Waseca, and Mr. and Mrs. Winegar. Photographer identified on the front as Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad Company, #202-2.Context
See LU141.5. Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad; M&ST.L; M & St. L; M & St. L; M & St L; transportation, railroad, engines, locomotives, train tracks, engineer, trainmen, steam engine, railroad station, train station, Depot.Cataloged By
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Category 08: Communication ObjectsCreate Date
July 14, 1999Update Date
November 21, 2024