← William H. Howard, son of W.D.M.

Railroad Map

By | Published July 2, 2012 | Full size is 700 × 884 pixels

Railroad Map with Leather Case

Railroad Map

At the age of 16, William H. Howard received a leather-encased railroad map co-published by his uncle Alfred Poett, one of the engineers for the Central Pacific Railroad.

Image courtesy: Howard Family Collection

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