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Scharmann's landreise nach Californien
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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
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1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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A color lithograph with hand-colored details depicting a view of the Central Pacific Railroad crossing the Humboldt River in Nevada. The central image is of a steam locomotive with cargo labeled "Central Pacific R.R. Baggage" crossing a bridge onto wooden tracks. Illustrated to the left of the foreground is a town with a public school, a church building, and nearby villagers, miners, and railroad workers waving their hands and hats at the approaching train. Depicted to the right of the foreground are indigenous people on horseback, women carrying infants, and conical tents. Background includes green pastures and white mountains. Text at the bottom center reads, "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1870 by H. Schiele & Co. in the Office of the Clerk of the Southern District of New York." Lower right corner reads "Published by H. Schile & Co. 62 Division St. N.Y." Title is in both English and German.
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