Page 57., 01/01/1857-12/31/1880

File — Box: 1, Folder: 3

Identifier: 55827

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

(Folder 3) Contains the third folio of the scrapbook, pp.41-60.

Dates

01/01/1857-12/31/1880

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains news item(s) bearing the following headline(s): @ The Quality of Rails Manufactured by the "Phoenix" and "Safe Harbor" Iron Works [Statement showing the wear and tear of iron rails on the Pennsylvania Railway, 1849-1857.] @ Ink diagram showing the proposed excavation of the Panama Canal. On stationery of William W. Wright.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD: IRON RAILS DURABILITY P.57: Printed Item

WRIGHT, WILLIAM W.: PANAMA CANAL EXCAVATION DIAGRAM P.57: Graphic Image

PANAMA CANAL - EXCAVATION DIAGRAM BY WILLIAM W. WRIGHT P.57: Graphic Image