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[Mighty Engine No. 1361 of the Pennsylvania Railroad]

Description: Pennsylvania Railroad's mighty and versatile Engine No. 1361, a K4s Pacific type 4-6-2 locomotive, was one of the earliest built in the shops at Altoona, Pennsylvania. This locomotive was placed in service May 18, 1918 and hauled passenger trains on the main line between New York, Harrisburg, and Pittsburgh over a period of thirty-five years. It rolled up a total of 2,469,000 miles before retirement. It now reposes at the famous Horseshoe Curve as a permanent monument.
Date: 1960~
Partner: Museum of the American Railroad

[O'Neill Hotel - 313 Spring Street]

Description: Photo of the O'Neill Hotel and Coffee Shop, which was located at 313 Spring Street, Palestine. It was actually the third hotel to sit on the site. In 1873, following the coming of the railroad to town, the Laclede Hotel was built there, but was destroyed by fire in 1876. The following year, a Dr. Manning of Oakwood erected a brick building known as the International Hotel on that location. It was purchased in 1882 by Col. George Burkitt who turned over operations to Mrs. Emma Nolen. During her … more
Date: 1960~
Partner: Anderson County Historical Commission

["North Coast Limited" in Rocky Canyon]

Description: Northern Pacific's modern Vista-Dome "North Coast Limited" in Rocky Canyon a short distance east of Bozeman, Montana, circa 1960. this was a Northern Pacific train from Seattle to St. Paul and a Chicago, Burlington and Quincy train from St. Paul to Chicago.
Date: 1960~
Partner: Museum of the American Railroad

[Old Pennsylvania Station in New York City]

Description: Photograph of one of the world's greatest railroad terminals, the Old Pennsylvania Station on New York, NY seen here on July 1960. Although transformed above the ground-level by construction of the Madison Square Garden, which was completed in December 1969, this terminal continues to provide efficient service to commuters and passengers who use the trains.
Date: 1960
Partner: Museum of the American Railroad

[Palestine Airport]

Description: Photo of the hangers at the Palestine Airport.
Date: 1960~
Partner: Palestine Public Library

[Palestine High School Students]

Description: Photo of students from Palestine High School posing on the steps to Palestine High School.
Date: 1960~
Partner: Anderson County Historical Commission

[Palestine Memorial Hospital]

Description: Photo of the old Memorial Hospital, which is located on the corner of S. Sycamore and Angelina Streets in the south side of Palestine. This building still stands, but no longer houses a hospital. It remains vacant as of the end of 2007.
Date: 1960~
Partner: Anderson County Historical Commission

[Palestine Memorial Hospital]

Description: Photo of the old Memorial Hospital, which is located on the corner of S. Sycamore and Angelina Streets in the south side of Palestine. This building still stands, but no longer houses a hospital. It remains vacant as of the end of 2007.
Date: 1960~
Partner: Palestine Public Library

["The Panama Limited" at Pass Manchac]

Description: Illinois Central's "The Panama Limited" train No. 6, northbound, at Pass Manchac north of New Orleans, enroute to Chicago. train is passing over a body of water.
Date: 1960~
Partner: Museum of the American Railroad

["The Panama Limited" departing Chicago]

Description: Illinois Central's "The Panama Limited" train No. 5, southbound, an all Pullman streamliner, departing from Chicago on its 921.1 mile run to New Orleans.
Date: 1960~
Partner: Museum of the American Railroad

Porter Ranch

Description: Ranch hand with bull. House and barn in background.
Date: March 17, 1960
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Porter Ranch

Description: Black bull on rope standing in pasture.
Date: March 17, 1960
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Porter Ranch

Description: Ranch hand with bull in pasture.
Date: March 17, 1960
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Portrait: Trueman O'Quinn

Description: Portrait of Mr. Trueman O'Quinn
Date: April 14, 1960
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Rail Buff's Special train]

Description: Rail Buff's train enroute over the Denver and Rio Grande Western's narrow gauge line between Alamosa and Durango, Colorado.
Date: 1960~
Partner: Museum of the American Railroad

[Ranch Hand with Bull]

Description: Photograph of a ranch hand standing in a field and leading a bull by a rope on Porter Ranch.
Date: March 17, 1960
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Ranch Hand with Bull]

Description: Photograph of a ranch hand standing outside and leading a bull by a rope on Porter Ranch.
Date: March 17, 1960
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Reagan School - 400 S. Michaux]

Description: Photograph of the south and east sides of the Reagan School located at 400 S. Michaux in Palestine, Texas. The three-story brick building has Tudor Revival-style architectural features and served as a school for various grades between 1916 and 1976, later becoming a museum. Playground equipment is visible in the foreground.
Date: 1960~
Location: 31.757409 -95.626363
Partner: Palestine Public Library

[Reagan School - 400 S. Michaux]

Description: Photograph of the northwest corner of the Reagan School located at 400 S. Michaux in Palestine, Texas. The three-story brick building has Tudor Revival-style architectural features and served as a school for various grades between 1916 and 1976, later becoming a museum. A sign on the lawn says "Second Thoughts Thrift Shop."
Date: 1960~
Location: 31.758484 -95.627701
Partner: Palestine Public Library
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