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By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:4/16/1939 - 4/16/1939
Album Info:Here are both covers and the complete contents of a 14-page booklet entitled "When West Meets East." It was published by the Pennsylvania Railroad for distribution at the Golden Gate International Exposition that was held in San Francisco, California, during 1939-1940. "To Visitors attending the Golden Gate International Exposition: This booklet is designed to tell you something about the Pennsylvania Railroad: the broad scope and completeness of its services, the comforts and conveniences it provides for your travel, and its advantages for handling your freight shipments, east and west." (Page 1)
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"When West Meets East," Front Cover, 1939
Title:  "When West Meets East," Front Cover, 1939
Description:  Here is the front cover of a 14-page booklet entitled "When West Meets East." It was published by the Pennsylvania Railroad for distribution at the Golden Gate International Exposition that was held in San Francisco, California, during 1939-1940. Depicted here is PRR engine #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  4/16/1939  Upload Date: 6/18/2022 7:55:24 AM
Location:  San Francisco, CA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
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"When West Meets East," Pages 1-2, 1939
Title:  "When West Meets East," Pages 1-2, 1939
Description:  Here are pages one and two of a 14-page booklet entitled "When West Meets East." It was published by the Pennsylvania Railroad for distribution at the Golden Gate International Exposition that was held in San Francisco, California, during 1939-1940.
Photo Date:  4/16/1939  Upload Date: 6/18/2022 7:57:18 AM
Location:  San Francisco, CA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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"When West Meets East," Pages 3-4, 1939
Title:  "When West Meets East," Pages 3-4, 1939
Description:  Here are pages three and four of a 14-page booklet entitled "When West Meets East." It was published by the Pennsylvania Railroad for distribution at the Golden Gate International Exposition that was held in San Francisco, California, during 1939-1940. Notable here is a "Diagram showing the Pennsylvania Railroad and the availability of its terminals for service to transcontinental passengers."
Photo Date:  4/16/1939  Upload Date: 6/18/2022 7:59:01 AM
Location:  San Francisco, CA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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"When West Meets East," Pages 5-6, 1939
Title:  "When West Meets East," Pages 5-6, 1939
Description:  Here are pages five and six of a 14-page booklet entitled "When West Meets East." It was published by the Pennsylvania Railroad for distribution at the Golden Gate International Exposition that was held in San Francisco, California, during 1939-1940.
Photo Date:  4/16/1939  Upload Date: 6/18/2022 8:04:56 AM
Location:  San Francisco, CA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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"When West Meets East," Pages 7-8, 1939
Title:  "When West Meets East," Pages 7-8, 1939
Description:  Here are pages seven and eight of a 14-page booklet entitled "When West Meets East." It was published by the Pennsylvania Railroad for distribution at the Golden Gate International Exposition that was held in San Francisco, California, during 1939-1940. Top Left Photo Caption: "Smart table arrangements, colorful drapes, murals ... soft music ... inter-car phone service for table reservations ~ that's modern dining as you find it on, for example, the 'Broadway Limited.'"
Photo Date:  4/16/1939  Upload Date: 6/18/2022 8:07:28 AM
Location:  San Francisco, CA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Passenger
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"When West Meets East," Pages 9-10, 1939
Title:  "When West Meets East," Pages 9-10, 1939
Description:  Here are pages nine and ten of a 14-page booklet entitled "When West Meets East." It was published by the Pennsylvania Railroad for distribution at the Golden Gate International Exposition that was held in San Francisco, California, during 1939-1940. At the left is PRR engine #4863, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during January of 1938 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. At the right is PRR engine 6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) built in Juniata during January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949.
Photo Date:  4/16/1939  Upload Date: 6/18/2022 8:09:35 AM
Location:  San Francisco, CA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4863(GG1) PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
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"When West Meets East," Pages 11-12, 1939
Title:  "When West Meets East," Pages 11-12, 1939
Description:  Here are pages 11-12 of a 14-page booklet entitled "When West Meets East." It was published by the Pennsylvania Railroad for distribution at the Golden Gate International Exposition that was held in San Francisco, California, during 1939-1940. Photo Caption: "Fresh fruit and vegetables from the West, in one of the Pennsylvania's great eastern 'perishable' traffic terminals, awaiting opening of the early morning markets."
Photo Date:  4/16/1939  Upload Date: 6/18/2022 8:11:47 AM
Location:  San Francisco, CA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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"When West Meets East," Pages 13-14, 1939
Title:  "When West Meets East," Pages 13-14, 1939
Description:  Here are pages 13-14 of a 14-page booklet entitled "When West Meets East." It was published by the Pennsylvania Railroad for distribution at the Golden Gate International Exposition that was held in San Francisco, California, during 1939-1940.
Photo Date:  4/16/1939  Upload Date: 6/18/2022 8:13:14 AM
Location:  San Francisco, CA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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"When West Meets East," Back Cover, 1939
Title:  "When West Meets East," Back Cover, 1939
Description:  Here is the back cover of a 14-page booklet entitled "When West Meets East." It was published by the Pennsylvania Railroad for distribution at the Golden Gate International Exposition that was held in San Francisco, California, during 1939-1940.
Photo Date:  4/16/1939  Upload Date: 6/18/2022 8:14:28 AM
Location:  San Francisco, CA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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