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• July 24, 1877

  Progress of the Strike

  This article from the July 24, 1877 edition of the St. Louis Daily Globe-Democrat commends the actions of the Missouri railroads, which have done their best to support the workers and have "removed the last excuse for disorder or violence." The editors condemn Communists, but support the striking workers in their quest for higher wages—a request the newspaper hopes the company will consider.

• July 25, 1877

  The Tyranny of the "Brotherhood"

  This article from the July 25, 1877 edition of the Toledo Blade states the newspaper's strong oppositon to the "tyranny" of the railroad union, whose "managers care nothing for the welfare of the community at large, nor the best good of its members."

• July 25, 1877

  The Chicago Strike

  This article from the July 25, 1877 edition of the Chicago Inter-Ocean gives notice of the newspaper's support for the striking workers. The editors state that "we recognize their privilege to do as they please about working, and shall utter no reproach against them," as long as they abstain from violence.

• March 31, 1883

  Bishop Campbell's Indignity

  The expulsion of an African American preacher from a Georgia rail car draws the ire of Philadelphia citizens.

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  1848 | Annual report

  Proceedings of the First Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the Richmond and Danville Railroad Company

  This collection of reports given at the first annual meeting of the stockholders of the Richmond and Danville Railroad Company in 1848 includes extensive information about the financial status of the railroad. Whit'l P. Tunstall, president of the company, also presents an extensive argument for Virginia's railroad development, predicated on the successes of railroads in other states.

• 1850 | Annual report

  Annual Report to the President and Directors of the Board of Public Works, 1850

  When proposed and the first efforts made in 1850, the Blue Ridge Tunnel was to be the longest tunnel in North America. Claudius Crozet, as chief engineer, warns his Board of Public Works against comparing its progress with other tunnels. The condition of the rock and the scale of the project were different and unprecedented, respectively. Crozet tries to educate the Board on the nature of the project.

• December 1, 1856 | Annual report

  The Mountain Top Track

  This December 1, 1856 report details the high maintenance costs for track running through the Blue Ridge mountains.

• December 24, 1864 | Annual report

  Report from Division Engineer Samuel B. Reed to Chief Engineer Peter A. Dey Describing Survey from Green River to Salt Lake City, December 24, 1864

  In this December 24, 1864 report, Samuel B. Reed describes his surveys and explorations of the land from Green River, Utah to Salt Lake City. He gives his recommendations for the route of the Union Pacific Railroad line, including the availability of timber for railroad ties and coal to power the locomotives.

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  September 11, 1865 | Annual report

  Circular to the Bondholders and Creditors of the Southern Railroad Company, of the State of Mississippi

  This September 11, 1865 circular reports on the condition and financial status of the Southern Railroad Company after the Civil War.

• January 31, 1866 | Annual report

  Report of Division Engineer Samuel B. Reed: Surveys Made on Pacific Slope for the Union Pacific Railroad, 1865

  In this January 31, 1866 report, Samuel B. Reed describes his surveys and explorations of the land from Salt Lake City, Utah to the California state line. He gives his recommendations for the route of the Union Pacific Railroad and suggests building the line from West to East (rather than from East to West), due to timber availability. He further suggests that subsequent survey crews should use camels, rather than horses or mules, due to the lack of water on a good portion of the route.

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  1867 | Annual report

  Report on the Condition and Prospects of the Southern Railroad of Mississippi

  This report details the financial and material state of the Southern Railroad Company in 1867.

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  N.D. | Artwork

  In der Tram, 1916

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  N.D. | Artwork

  Metro Station, undated

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  1869 | Artwork

  The Union Pacific Railroad - A Prairie on Fire in Nebraska, about 1864-69

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  1877 | Artwork

  View on the Platte Valley Plains, near Columbus, Nebraska, as seen from the Union Pacific Railroad

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  1877 | Artwork

  View of the Town of Sydney, The Nearest Railraod Station to the Black Hills, 1877

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  1913 | Artwork

  Newburgh at Noon, 1913

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  1935 | Artwork

  Lime Mill, 1935

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  1935 | Artwork

  Railway Station, about 1935

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  1935 | Artwork

  Traffic, 7th Ave. Subway, about 1935