PC-002-855A

Miniature railroad crossing bridge, Venice, California

 

circa 1911

 

 

From the viewpoint of one bridge over a canal, the miniature railroad train crosses another bridge in the distance. In between are bungalows on the right. The "miniature railroad" was a small-gauge, open-car railroad that served as the land transportation system for "Venice of America." Constructed by John J. Coit for Abbot Kinney, the steam train ran from Windward Boulevard in a loop that included the canals and downtown areas. Despite the fact that this card has a divided back with room for a message, a message is handwritten here on the front, occupying the sky portion of the image.

Venice, California; Bridges; Bungalows; Canals

 

California - Venice - Canals

 

 

MS-0008

English

Paul C. Koeber Company, New York City and Kircheim

Postcard

3.5 inches X 5.5 inches

Yes

PC-002-855B

Hazard and Pepper abroad.
This is a beautifully dislocated spot--it is a suburb of Warner's--Hot Springs.

 

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TIFF

21.21 MB