Photograph of several passengers seated on the left side of a coach on an Empire Builder train, operated by Great Northern Railway. Taken from an area of the aisle behind the passengers, who are facing forward and away from the camera. Closed blinds cover the windows on the left. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Roomy seats in the 48-passenger coaches of Great Northern Railway's new Empire Builder have leg rests that are lowered to the floor. When not in use the leg rest fits snugly into the back of the seat ahead. From: Public Relations Dept., Great Northern Ry., St. Paul, Minn." Stamp on back for Hedrich-Blessing Studio. Second stamp reads, "Great Northern Railway Photo, Credit line will be appreciated."

Photograph of the interior of a private room on a passenger car of the Empire Builder train, operated by Great Northern Railway. An open door in the middle of the room leads to a seating area. Handwritten label on the bottom left of the print reads, "P61405, L. 6883 - PL. 4107. 1-11-50, -J McA." Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Great Northern Empire Builder."

Photograph of a seat inside a private room on a passenger car of the Empire Builder train, operated by Great Northern Railway. Above the seat is a handle that can be turned to lower the seat and move it into a horizontal position. Handwritten label on the bottom left of the print reads, "P61414, L. 6883 - PL. 4107. 1-11-50, -J McA." Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Great Northern Empire Builder."

Photograph of a seat inside a private room on a passenger car on the Empire Builder train, operated by Great Northern Railway. There is a little table under the window on the right. Handwritten label on the bottom right of the print reads, "P61403, L. 6883 - PL. 4107. 1-11-50, -J McA." Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Great Northern Empire Builder."

Photograph of the interior of a room on a passenger car of the Empire Builder train, operated by Great Northern Railway. The room is arranged symmetrically, with a seat, a window, and a mirror on either side. Under each mirror is a slot to deposit used razor blades. Handwritten label on the bottom left of the print reads, "P61408, L. 6883 - PL. 4107. 1-11-50, -J McA." Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Great Northern Empire Builder."

Photograph of the interior of a passenger car on a train. This is likely a lounge car or an observation car. The left and right sides of the car are lined with chairs and sofas that face the aisle. On the left, 2 women sit on a sofa and look through a magazine. In the same aisle, at the end of the car, a railroad employee serves beverages to a seated couple. A man sits in a chair in the aisle on the right side of the car, reading a magazine. Stamp on the back of the print for Photo-Art Studios.

Photograph of the interior of an empty passenger car on a train. Taken from the head of the aisle. There are rows of empty seats on either side of the aisle and lamps hanging overhead.

Photograph of the interior of an empty passenger car, likely a lounge car, on a train. The left and right sides of the car are lined with chairs that face the aisle and there is a booth at the rear left of the car. Ornate lamps hang from the ceiling. Handwritten label on the bottom right of the print reads, "P.11676, L. 3699, 6-22-09. JP(?) V.V."

Photograph of the interior of an empty dining room car on a train. The tables have white tablecloths and are set for service. Lamps hang from the ceiling and on the walls above the windows.

Photograph of the interior of a dining room car on a train. The tables have white tablecloths and are set for service. At the back of the car, a man sits at the last table on the left. He appears to be folding napkins as he talks to a man standing in the aisle on the right.

Photograph of the interior of an empty passenger car, likely a lounge car, on a train. Two sofas are arranged back-to-back on the left side of the room. Three chairs lined up side-by-side face forward along the back wall of the car. There is a round table set up between the chairs and one of the sofas. Handwritten label at the bottom of the print reads, "70979 Angelus."

Photograph of the interior of an empty passenger car, likely a lounge car, on a train. The left and right sides of the car are lined with chairs that face the aisle. There is a wide seat or bench along the back wall of the car. Lit lamps hang from the ceiling and sunlight pours in through the windows on the right. Stamp on the back for Angelus Photo Co.

Photograph of the interior of an empty passenger car, likely a lounge car, on a train. The left and right sides of the car are lined with chairs that face the aisle. There is a writing desk with a chair along the wall at the back of the car. Lit lamps hang from the ceiling. Stamp on the back for Angelus Photo Co.

Photograph of the interior of an empty passenger car on a train. Taken from the head of the aisle, there are rows of wide empty seats on either side of the aisle. Each seat has a white cloth over its headrest. The rows are divided by partitions behind the seats. Handwritten label at the bottom of the print reads, "70975 Angelus."

Photograph of the interior of an empty passenger car on a train. Taken from the head of the aisle, there are rows of empty reclining seats on either side of the aisle. Each seat has a white cloth over its headrest. One chair near the front left is in a reclining position. Handwritten label at the bottom of the print reads, "70974 Angelus."

Photograph of the interior of an empty passenger car, likely a lounge car, on a train. The left and right sides of the car are lined with chairs that face the aisle and there are foot rests stowed under some of the seats. There is a wide seat or bench at the end of the car and a door to the left of the bench. Handwritten label at the bottom of the print reads, "70982 Angelus."

Photograph of a men's lavatory on a train. On the left is a door with the word "Men" written over it. The door has a mirror affixed to it. On the right are 2 sinks and a mirror. There are empty chairs on both sides of the room. Handwritten label at the bottom of the print reads, "70972 Angelus."

Photograph of a table in an empty dining room car on a train. The table is next to a window, has a white tablecloth on it, and is set for service. Handwritten label at the bottom of the print reads, "70981 Angelus."

Photograph of the interior of an empty passenger car, likely a lounge car, on a train. The left and right sides of the car are lined with chairs that face the aisle. There are 2 ashtrays and a metal waste bin in the car. Handwritten label at the bottom of the print reads, "70976 Angelus."

Photograph of the interior of an empty passenger car, likely a lounge car, on a train. The left and right sides of the car are lined with chairs that face the aisle. There is a writing desk with a chair along the wall at the back of the car. Handwritten label at the bottom of the print reads, "70980 Angelus."

Photograph of the interior of a dining room car on the North Coast Limited train. The tables have white tablecloths and are set for service. Each table has a menu or a pamphlet featuring a cowgirl and cowboy on the cover. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "North Coast Limited diner - 1934."

Photograph of the interior of a dome car, also known as an observation car, on a train. The car has glass windows that extend to the ceiling, allowing passengers a view in all directions. Two uniformed train conductors talk in the car. One stands in the aisle while the other sits in a passenger seat to the right.

Photograph of a woman sitting on a long seat in the passenger car of a train. She looks relaxed as she leans back against a pillow and crosses her legs. She holds a magazine on the seat in her right hand. The view out the window to the right appears to be of another train. Stamp on the back of the print for Frank G. Fulton, photographer in Chicago. This stamp has been crossed out and replaced with handwriting which reads, "Photo by Pullman Company."

Photograph of a group of men in suits, sitting around a large table. The table is set for dinner and all of the men look at the camera. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Dinner given in honor of Mr. Stanton by his close associates of the Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway Company at the Arlington Club, January 14, 1953. Those present were as follows, reading from left to right:
T.L. Padden - Treasurer
A.J. Hunt - Asst. to the Vice President and General Manager
W.P. Gibson - System Master Carpenter
W.T. Cowan - Superintendent Dining Cars
T.E. Fanning - Safety Supervisor (sic)
J.A. Cannon - General Superintendent Motive Power
H.W. Shields - Assistant Traffic Manager
C.A. Hart - General Counsel
E.B. Stanton - Vice President - Executive Department, Northern Pacific Ry.
J.C. Moore - Vice President
W.P. Garrett - Right of Way and Tax Agent
E.H. Showalter - General Manager
E.P. Straughan - General Roadmaster
G.F. Ehlen - Traffic Manager
D.I. Clough - Superintendent Communications and Signals
N.S. Westergard - Assistant to the General Manager
L.W. Albertson - Comptroller
W.J. Sheehan - General Claim Agent
C.F. thomas - Secretary and Chief Engineer
G.R. Williams - Purchasing Agent
J.L. Monahan - Superintendent
A.G. Marble - Chief of Personnel"
Stamp on the back for Photo-Art Commercial Studios

Photograph showing the interior of a room on a ship. This is likely a parlor on a steamboat operated by the SP&S Railway. The room is furnished and features a desk, a couch and several chairs.

Photograph showing a sitting room on a ship. This is likely a room on a steamboat operated by the SP&S Railway. Chairs are positioned throughout the room.

Photograph showing a fireplace inside a room on a ship. This is likely a parlor on a steamboat operated by the SP&S Railway. Two benches face each other on either side of the fireplace.

Photograph showing a sitting room or dining area on a ship. This is likely a room on a steamboat operated by the SP&S Railway. Chairs and tables are positioned throughout the room.