1933 Milwaukee Road Railroad Advertisement Yellowstone Mt Rainier Ephemera
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Discover a fascinating piece of travel history with this original advertisement from the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, widely known as "The Milwaukee Road." Dating from the 1930s, this ephemera promotes "America's Longest Electrified Low Fares Railroad" and highlights the allure of the American Northwest for vacationers. The imagery features a striking geyser, reminiscent of Yellowstone National Park's Old Faithful, and two intrepid hikers amidst majestic mountain scenery, evoking the adventurous spirit of the era.
This vintage railroad ad invites prospective travelers to explore a range of iconic destinations including Yellowstone (via Gallatin Gateway), Puget Sound Country, Mt. Rainier, Mt. Baker, the Olympic Peninsula, British Columbia, and Alaska, along with escorted all-expense tours. It specifically mentions the luxurious "OLYMPIAN" train, celebrated as "The electrified way, Scenically supreme." The bottom section includes a mail-in coupon for requesting illustrated folders, providing a glimpse into early 20th-century marketing. This collectible is a wonderful artifact for railroad enthusiasts, ephemera collectors, and those with an interest in early American tourism and transportation history.
This is from a 1933 Chicago Tribune newspaper.
Please see pictures/scans for details on condition. Discoloration, worn/torn around edges, with normal wear consistent for 90 plus year old paper.
Measures approximately 10.5 by 2.25 inches
1933 Milwaukee Road Railroad Advertisement Yellowstone Mt Rainier Ephemera
$12.99
This vintage railroad ad invites prospective travelers to explore a range of iconic destinations including Yellowstone (via Gallatin Gateway), Puget Sound Country, Mt. Rainier, Mt. Baker, the Olympic Peninsula, British Columbia, and Alaska, along with escorted all-expense tours. It specifically mentions the luxurious "OLYMPIAN" train, celebrated as "The electrified way, Scenically supreme." The bottom section includes a mail-in coupon for requesting illustrated folders, providing a glimpse into early 20th-century marketing. This collectible is a wonderful artifact for railroad enthusiasts, ephemera collectors, and those with an interest in early American tourism and transportation history.
This is from a 1933 Chicago Tribune newspaper.
Please see pictures/scans for details on condition. Discoloration, worn/torn around edges, with normal wear consistent for 90 plus year old paper.
Measures approximately 10.5 by 2.25 inches
