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Antique & Original 1907 NEW YORK CENTRAL RAILWAY &BEECH GROVE IN plat / map shows the NYC railyards wherethe repair & building facilities were located along with theplatted map of the city of BEECH GROVE, IN.From the wording on the map:”The MAMMOTH locomotive, car building and repair shops of the NEW YORK CENTRAL located at Beech Grove.”(In the second photograph, a pen points to the railyards.)The developer added incentive to anyone considering a moveto Beech Grove: “Between 4 & 5 million dollars have already been invested in building and equipment by this one railway company alone, giving permanent employment, full time to more than 5,000 skilled mechanics.” Provenance: This poster comes from my Grandfather who worked in the railyards in the 1920s. He later purchased a lot in Beech Grove at the corner of 4th and Main where he built a tavern / confectionary which he operated.He even ran for mayor of Beech Grove. But he hung this map / plat in his tavern either as a piece of the area’s history or as a nod to his days working in the railyards. Condition: In excellent condition no damage whatsoever. Age Patina. One neat thumb tack hole in each corner. Dimensions are 25″ x 18″. On heavy card stock.See my other railroad related items on auction this week on ebay.
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Category: Antiques:Maps, Atlases and Globes:North America Maps
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana