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Railroads

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Robert E. Strahorn and the OC+E Railroad by Pati O'Connor

 Item
Identifier: SHL 285
Abstract

The Oregon, California and Eastern Railway (OC&E) was a 64-mile rail line between Oregon towns of Klamath Falls and Bly. It was founded by Robert E. Strahorn in 1919. Collection contains a paper written by Pati O’Connor about that man.

Dates: Undated

R.R. Company: Maps

 Collection
Identifier: SHL060
Abstract

The Oregon-California railroad was formed from the Oregon Central Railroad in 1869. Throughout its construction, the land surrounding the railroads was sold to encourage settlement and growth. Collection contains a book of maps of the Oregon-California railroad (Klamath and Siskiyou counties).

Dates: 1902-1909

Southern Oregon Trains: Photo Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SHL144
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.

Dates: 1890-1966

Speckle Butte Railway Map

 Collection
Identifier: SHL104
Abstract

Speckle Butte is located in the Crook County, Oregon. Collection contains a hand-drawn map of Central and Southern Oregon with railroad, ranches, rivers, roads and mountains.

Dates: Undated