Unfolds into a little map illustration showing the trip from San Francisco to New Orleans ... or vice versa ...
Western part ...
Middle part ...
Eastern part ...
How much did it cost and how long did it take?
All the details ...
"To break the monotony of life is to live longer and better." ....
Bevys of northern ladies on a shopping bent? Read on ...
"It is a grand journey, however, and is rich with memorable experiences." ...
The back cover ...
This little brochure is one of the oldest in our collection. How old is it? It's hard to say exactly, but let's put it this way: When the only competition was a stage coach, and it took more than four and one-half days to go from New Orleans to San Francisco on the train, and cost $15 for a sleeper ... well, you get the idea.
Thank you for stopping by John's Island.
What a cool travel brochure and a collector's item. That would be a cheap but long trip to make.. Thanks for sharing, have a happy day!
ReplyDeletethank goodness for historians like you :)
ReplyDeleteThe language is quaint, and I enjoyed reading it and thinking what it must have been like to be in that world. It was different then, but for just a few minutes I was transported. Thanks, John! :-)
ReplyDeleteHow nice to have a map of where you are going and when you are going to get there!
ReplyDeleteHello John, great work done again! :)
ReplyDeleteThat must be a very old one, they
were not using many colours for the
print. Just love it! And the prices, too ;)
Have a great day, John!
【ツ】Knipsa
Great old brochure!
ReplyDeletewow. the part about the only competition puts it into perspective for me!
ReplyDeleteWonderful John! Lovely bit of history here and great postcards!
ReplyDeleteI just love this...and from the 1890's!!! :)
ReplyDeleteA lovely very old postcard.
ReplyDeleteThose prices sound almost ridiculous,but back then people also earned a lot less than we do today.
ReplyDeleteThe language makes it all sound so grand!
ReplyDeleteI like the fares. They had lots of details
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Now that's a trip I could afford...but money was worth so much more back then.
ReplyDeleteHi John, thank you very much for
ReplyDeletevisiting and commenting on my blog.
I have read a lot into the past here and
I must say I do like the work you do
here. You make sure these pieces
of artwork last forever by putting them
onto the internet.
I like the work they did on this brochure,
in those days they used to do it with
love and not in a hurry like today.
Tinna ✐
What fun to see a brochure from times past. $15?? Yep, that was a while ago.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool piece of history, im loving the layout and font of this attractive brochure!
ReplyDeleteSan Francisco to New Orleans - I'm on that train! How lovely does this sound.
ReplyDeleteMost interesting. My granddad worked for the N.P.......:)
ReplyDeleteI love sunsets! I would definitely be envious with anyone who went down the Southern Pacific Sunset Route!
ReplyDeleteWho would have that old map/card in their hands? Who would have dreamed of such a journey? It's very special. And know you, what for me is very special? Your comments on my blog! They encourage me. I wish you also a fine a weekend!
ReplyDeleteI'd say the brochure dates between 1883 and 1892. There's no mention of the first Pecos River High Bridge. That feature certainly would have been mentioned if it were built.
ReplyDeleteHello Dennis, Thanks very much for stopping by and taking the time to leave me the comment. What you've suggested sounds correct! As much as I love railroad history, this is the first I've heard of the Pecos River High Bridge, and it's certainly something I should be aware of. An interesting article about it is at this link http://www.texasescapes.com/MikeCoxTexasTales/Pecos-High-Bridge-Pecos-River-Queen.htm
DeleteI wonder if you are interested in other railroad history and especially brochures and memorabilia? If I had an email for you I would write and thank you for leaving this comment. Not having that, I hope you will see this reply. Thanks again.