100 Years Of Progress In Modern Railroading. 1834 - 1934

Pennsylvania Railroad

Publication: Privately printed, 1934, NP

First edition. 6 1/4" x 20 1/2" sheet folded to 12 panels. Bright, colorful cover panel shows illustration of a train in 1833 and below it a train in 1934. Pamphlet produced for the Pennsylvania Railroad's Exhibit at the Century of Progress International Exposition. Information and history of the growth of railroads in the U.S. followed by information and history of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Last three panels offer a detailed description of the Pennsylvania Railroad's exhibit at the Century of Progress International Exposition. Numerous illustrations of changes in trains and in women's clothes throughout the years. Light soiling to rear panel and with light wear to the extremities. Very good. A nicely produced pamphlet.