Rock Island Depot 1901
Description:
Photo of the El Reno train depot with a number of people lined up and many having open umbrellas. Front handwriting: "Seen Rock Island Depot Rock Island Depot - 1901." Frontside typing: "Waiting For Train At Old R.I. Station The multitudes who came from the Registration and Drawing of 1901 swamped the railroads, hotels and all other accommodations. Prices of 50(cents) and $1 were paid for sleeping on front porches or in fenced-in yards. Weather was hot and dry throughout and the crowds we…
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Date:
1901
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El Reno Carnegie Library