Half Way Pike's Peak Colorado Stereoview Keystone View Co. 1907 Railway for Sale

Half Way Pike's Peak Colorado Stereoview Keystone View Co. 1907 Railway For Sale

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Half Way Pike's Peak Colorado Stereoview Keystone View Co. 1907 Railway:
$24.99

Discover a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century American railroading with this antique stereoview card from the Keystone View Company. This classic stereograph, titled "#2426 - 'Half Way,' Pike's Peak, Colorado, U. S. A.," captures a historic moment of a steam engine, marked with the number 2, taking water at a mountain point known as the "half way" on the renowned Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway. The image beautifully illustrates the rugged terrain and the engineering marvels required for mountain railways of the era, surrounded by dense forest and tracks leading up the steep ascent.This original Keystone stereoview card features a curved cardboard mount, a common format for stereographs of its time. The front of the card prominently displays the publisher's information: "Keystone View Company Manufacturers A. I. Copyright 1907 by B. L. Singley U. S. A. Publishers." It also lists the company's various locations: "Meadville, Pa., New York, N. Y., Portland, Oregon, London, Eng., Sydney, Aus." The reverse side of the card provides descriptive text, detailing the scene and highlighting the Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway as "the most novel railroad in the world." It notes the engine's design, its maximum speed of 8 miles an hour, and its ability to stop within eighteen inches, emphasizing the impressive "Ascent per-mile, 1,320 feet." This 3D view is an excellent collectible for enthusiasts of vintage photography, railroad history, and American geographic locations, offering a tangible piece of the past. Related Items: