First electric storage battery car in America ran in Twin Falls, Idaho
Creator
Bisbee Photo.
Date
1913 April 29
Summary
A Twin Falls Railway Company battery powered electric railroad car sits on a flatcar in Twin Falls (Twin Falls County). Men including R. R. Spafford and Mr. Gettert pose by the coach: letters read: "Shoshone Falls" and "101 Baggage & Express."
Description
1 photographic print ; 19 x 24 cm. (7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.)
Type of Material
Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
Subject
Twin Falls Railway Company--1910-1920.; Twin Falls (Idaho)--1910-1920.; Electric railroads--Idaho--Twin Falls--1910-1920.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image file: ZZR711005960
Notes
Condition: fold cracks.; Title from hand lettering reproduced in photo; identification inked on verso.; R7110059604
Filename
11005960.TIF
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