Postcard
The "General" Locomotive used by Andrew's Raiders
| Color postcard view of the railroad locomotive used in a famous Civil War incident, which was later retold in Buster Keaton's motion picture The General. Caption reads: "The 'General' used by Andrew's Raiders, now on exhibition, Union Depot, Chattanooga, Tenn." |
| Image ID: | 70816 |
|---|---|
| Creation Date: | |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
| City: | Chattanooga |
| County: | |
| State: | Tennessee |
| Collection Name: | Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s) |
| Genre: | Postcard |
| Original Format Type: | prints, photomechanical |
| Original Format Number: | Album 14.92 |
| Original Dimensions: | 5.5 x 3.5 inches |
| Railroad tracks |
| Railroad trains |
| Civil War, 1861-1865 |
| Transportation, Military |
| Locomotives |
| This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|