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PRR "Samuel Rea," 1998 |
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Extra Board. Here is an original 35mm color slide by Daniel G. Cassidy that was taken in French Lick, Indiana, on 14 May 1998. Shown here is ex-Pennsylvania Railroad observation car named "Samuel Rea" that was built by Pullman-Standard during 1949. It honors Mr. Samuel Rea (21 September 1855-24 March 1929) who was born in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, and who served as the Pennsy's ninth president from 1913 to 1925. The world's largest railroad car building and repair facility ~ namely, the PRR's Samuel Rea Shop in Hollidaysburg ~ was named in his honor. |
| Photo Date: |
5/14/1998 Upload Date: 11/5/2020 3:30:20 PM |
| Location: |
French Lick, IN |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR "Samuel Rea," c. 1998 |
| Description: |
Extra Board. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of ex-Pennsylvania Railroad observation car named "Samuel Rea" that was built by Pullman-Standard during 1949. It honors Mr. Samuel Rea (21 September 1855-24 March 1929) who was born in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, and who served as the Pennsy's ninth president from 1913 to 1925. The world's largest railroad car building and repair facility ~ namely, the PRR's Samuel Rea Shop in Hollidaysburg ~ was named in his honor. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1998 Upload Date: 7/22/2018 12:44:08 AM |
| Location: |
French Lick, IN |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
RollingStock,Passenger |
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