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International Great Northern Railroad
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The passenger depot of the International Great Northern Railroad formed on September 30, 1873, by the consolidation of the International Railroad Company and the Houston and Great Northern Railroad. Caption reads: "Palestine, Texas, Passenger Depot, I. & G.N. R'Y."
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New Braunfels Passenger Station
Exterior view of the New Braunfels Passenger Station for the International and Great Northern Railroad.
Newsstand in Union Railroad Station
A man working behind the counter of a very elaborate and ornate newsstand in a Union Railroad Passenger Station. Caption reads: "New Stand, Union Passenger Station, Houston, Texas."
Great Northern Depot
View of the Great Northern railroad depot, with a train pulling into the station while people wait near the depot. Several carts with luggage, milk containers and packages also await the train.
San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad Depot
The San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad Depot was built in 1884, and is the only of two railroads that was formed in San Antonio itself.
Riverside & Great Northern Railway
July 7, 1970
Text on reverse reads: "Riverside & Great Northern Railway. R. & G.N. Ry. afternoon local taking water south of Rockdale, at Wisconsin Dells, Wis." A miniature train stopping for water as the passe...
Lunch Counter at the Union Railroad Passenger Station
Women stand behind and near the lunch counter at Union Railroad Passenger Station. Tables and chairs are set up against the wall beside the counter.
