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The Railroad Accident At New Hamburg—The Burning Car

This image from the February 25, 1871 issue of Harper's Weekly depicts a burning railroad car following an accident at New Hamburg, New York.

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THE RAILROAD ACCIDENT AT NEW HAMBURG—THE BURNING CAR.

About this Document

  • Source: Harper's Weekly
  • Source: Harper's Weekly
  • Citation: page 164, page 164
  • Date: February 25, 1871