TitleFirst train into Howard City Date1878 SubjectHoward City (Mich.) DescriptionGrand Rapids and Indiana Railroad, first train into Howard City View Details
TitleCrane with sling, Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Date1944-10-25 SubjectIndustries -- Kalamazoo (Mich.) DescriptionIndustrial Scenes. Steam shovel at Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company in railroad yards. Client: ... View Details
TitleFine fog bell has been placed Date1888-07-11 SubjectRailroads DescriptionFine fog bell has been placed on the South Shore dock to guide the big transfer steamer in thick wea... View Details
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