Object number:
H97.1.58
Object name:
photograph
Date made:
1901
Material / Technique:
gelatin silver
Dimensions:
H: 8 in, W: 10 in
Credit line:
The Oakland Tribune Collection, the Oakland Museum of California. Gift of ANG Newspapers.
Copyright status:
In Copyright
Copyright holder:
Oakland Museum of California
Content description:
Handwritten on the back of the print, "Engine that took Pres. McKinley from Oakland to Berkeley (about 1901) Engine #1292, Jerry Sullivan, engineer. J.P. Roach Collection, 1028 59th St., Oakland." Photo shows a train engine and coal car behind it decorated with flowers and ribbons. Standing on the step leading up to the engine is Mr. Sullivan. In the background are several buildings, one of which has a sign for H.B. Penney Real Estate.
Concepts:
American flag; train; decoration
Places:
Paradise Park neighborhood
Persons:
Jerry Sullivan
Organizations:
H. B. Penney Real Estate
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