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1983.10.2199.1
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Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad silk train, circa 1921
Order an ImageBy the end of the 1920s, the single most valuable import coming through Seattle was Japanese silk. This luxury material came to Seattle on fast steamships and was sent by express train to eastern markets. Because it was both expensive and perishable, silk needed to be handled very carefully. One train carried a cargo of silk valued at $5 million.
In this photo, the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railway silk train speeds to the east. Electric locomotives were often used for travel through tunnels because they did not produce poisonous fumes.
Photographer's Reference Number: W&S 85,763
In this photo, the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railway silk train speeds to the east. Electric locomotives were often used for travel through tunnels because they did not produce poisonous fumes.
Photographer's Reference Number: W&S 85,763
ID Number: 1983.10.2199.1
Date: Circa 1921
Creator(s):
Webster & Stevens, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 negative : nitrate, b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
Credit: MOHAI, PEMCO Webster & Stevens Collection, 1983.10.2199.1
Copyright: No Known Copyright
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