Sepia-toned photo showing a man who is standing beside railroad locomotive no. 8947

Description:

Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing a man who is standing beside railroad locomotive no. 8947. Handwritten text on the lower and right edges of the photo shows "W. B. James, volunteer switchman during switchmen's strike, May, 1920" The photo was probably taken at a Michigan Central railroad yard near Detroit.

Date Issued:

1920-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Municipal Services

Subject Topic:

Railroads

Subject Name:

James, Warren B.

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/504B31A3-C603-450D-9BB8-073831187721