Wabash-Union Pacific Low Colonist Fares Every Day from March 15 to April 15, 1913 Inclusive
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The Wabash Railway, with origins dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. This timetable advertised Wabash's passenger trains to the western United States, operated jointly with Union Pacific. Low-cost "colonist" fares were offered to attract immigrant travelers heading west to start new lives.
The Wabash Railway, with origins dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. This timetable advertised Wabash's passenger trains to the western United States, operated jointly with Union Pacific. Low-cost "colonist" fares were offered to attract immigrant travelers heading west to start new lives.
Artifact
Timetable
Date Made
1913
Subject Date
15 March to 15 April 1913
Keywords
United States, Missouri, St. Louis
United States, Nebraska, Omaha
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2012.67.22
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift in Memory of John A. Barrett.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 6 in
Width: 3 in
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