Southern Oregon Trains: Photo Collection

Collection

Identifier: SHL144

Staff Only

Content Description

A collection of 34 black and white photographs and copies of photographs of trains. Locations include Malheur River Canyon, Altamont Pass (Calif.), Canby (Calif.), West Oakland (Calif.), Trout Creek (Ont.), Dale Creek (Wyo.), Medford (Ore.), Vale (Ore.), Tacoma, Sacramento (Calif.), San Francisco (Calif.), and other locations. One photograph is printed on a metal plate.

Dates

Creation: 1890-1966

Biographical / Historical

The history of railroads in Oregon predates the First Transcontinental Railroad (1863), as rail transportation in Oregon has existed since 1855. The first railway in Oregon was proposed in 1864, while Oregon Portage Railroad, which operated from 1858 to 1896, was the first railroad in Oregon. Several rail routes were proposed or surveyed that would follow the Oregon Trail. Most of the attempted railroad lines in Oregon were surveyed, and even graded, but not completed.

Extent

1 folder (Collection of photographs in an envelope.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Rail transportation in Oregon has existed since 1855. The first railway in Oregon was proposed in 1864, while Oregon Portage Railroad, which operated from 1858 to 1896, was the first railroad in Oregon. Collection contains 34 black and white photographs and copies of photographs of trains.