The Opening of the Railroad from Grandhaven to Grand Rapids | Painting | Wisconsin Historical Society

Painting

The Opening of the Railroad from Grandhaven to Grand Rapids

The Opening of the Railroad from Grandhaven to Grand Rapids | Painting | Wisconsin Historical Society
At the opening of the railway between Grandhaven and Grand Rapids, Michigan on July 26, 1857, the locomotive <i>Grand Rapids</i> was manned by the railroad workers from the main plant in Hamilton. At the head was Mr. Muir from Detroit. Here the men perch and wave from the front of the engine. Whenever a train entered a station they were met with cheers and cannons. Hölzlhuber had already delivered sketches of the countryside along the new route to General Director Julius Movius, as well as to <i>Leslie's</i> and <i>Harper's</i>.

Taken from Hölzlhuber's description of the scene, translated by Vera Kroner.
DESCRIPTION
At the opening of the railway between Grandhaven and Grand Rapids, Michigan on July 26, 1857, the locomotive Grand Rapids was manned by the railroad workers from the main plant in Hamilton. At the head was Mr. Muir from Detroit. Here the men perch and wave from the front of the engine. Whenever a train entered a station they were met with cheers and cannons. Hölzlhuber had already delivered sketches of the countryside along the new route to General Director Julius Movius, as well as to Leslie's and Harper's. Taken from Hölzlhuber's description of the scene, translated by Vera Kroner.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:28122
Creation Date:circa 1857
Creator Name:Hölzlhuber, Franz, 1826-1898
City:Grand Haven
County:
State:Michigan
Collection Name:Franz Hölzlhuber sketches and associated materials, 1856-1860, 1959
Genre:Painting
Original Format Type:paintings
Original Format Number:PH 3131.22
Original Dimensions:5.5 x 8 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This image is one of forty-two watercolor drawings from a sketchbook by Holzlhuber, documenting his trip to the U.S., especially to Wisconsin and Canada in 1856-1860.
SUBJECTS
Hats
Special days
Men
Flags
Locomotives
Paddle steamers
Railroad trains
Railroads
Water

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