This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Diverse 1851-era notes on travel and rail progress in the U S
A sprawling compendium describes travelers aboard steamboats on Lake Erie, rail ambitions linking New York to Cincinnati and beyond, and Western trade routes. It notes Captaincy on the Buckeye State steamer, the Cleveland and Columbus road, and the central Pennsylvania line via Wheeling, with commentary on public works, freight, and regional progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Penny
Gantleminty
Erio
Mary Ehecu
Liga
Brghand
Thia
Department of Stora
Sanme
Congress
Jae Hopwa
Virginia
Webster Han
Teaving
National Litelligenver
Vth
New York
Erionili
Staten
Lakes
Great Sea
Atlantic
Ohio
Miseinippi
United States
Paunsylvania
Philadelphia
Patebuy
Weatmorland
Pilasburgh
Tin Hemptioh Railroad Company
Washington
Washington County
Wheeling
Ohia
Zancaville
Columbus
Lidisnapolig
Tero Haute
St. Louis
Cyom Zannevills
Central Railroad
Lamanter
Creteville
Wilmington
Cincinnati
Cty
St. Louie
American Railroad Journal
Oo Livingston
Udea
Murel
Dean
Chad Belive