Cuba New York Train Depot Damage Real Photo Postcard Kellogg Studio
$85.00
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Condition: *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and ... Read more about the seller notes *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and click to enlarge. Comes from a smoke free home. Common errors from the scanner vs damage are digital lines (usually grey or pink), cutting off the top of the card/words. Read Less about the seller notes
This dramatic real photo postcard (RPPC) captures extensive structural damage at the Cuba, New York railroad depot, photographed in the early 1900s by Kellogg Studio of Cuba, N.Y. The studio name appears handwritten directly in the image, confirming both the photographer and the location.A Vivid Look at Early Railroad HistoryThe photo shows a group of townspeople, laborers, and rail workers gathered around the wrecked depot. Key details include:Severely damaged roof with beams hanging downBroken siding and splintered timber around the entranceLarge pile of bricks and rubble scattered across the platformMen with shovels and work clothes assisting with cleanupObservers in suits, hats, and overcoats watching the aftermathThe partially visible depot name “CUBA” on the right side of the buildingGiven the level of destruction, this scene likely documents the aftermath of:A train collision with the depot, orA derailment, orA partial building collapse due to structural failure or severe weatherBecause Cuba, NY sat along the Erie Railroad (later Erie Lackawanna), events like this disrupted both freight and passenger service—important news in a small railroad town.Postcard DetailsType: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)Photographer/Studio: Kellogg Studio, Cuba, New York (written in the negative)Back: AZO stamp box with four triangles up (dating approx. 1907–1918)Format: Unused divided backHistorical ContextCuba, New York was a key small-town stop on Western New York’s rail corridor, known for its dairy industry and the nearby Cuba Lake region. Depot accidents were rare but significant events, and local photographers captured them for newspapers, documentation, and souvenir distribution.Scenes showing railroad destruction with workers and local onlookers are especially desirable among collectors of:Early railroad accidentsDepot architectureNew York rail historySmall-town industrial AmericanaConditionStrong detail and contrastLight edge wear typical of ageClean back with no postal writingClear and well-composed image of the damaged depot and gathered crowdWhy This Card Stands OutIdentified Cuba, New York locationRare depot-damage / accident-content RPPCKellogg Studio attribution adds collectibilityExcellent grouping of workers, townspeople, and debrisHigh visual impact and strong storytelling valueAn outstanding and uncommon Cuba, New York railroad-history postcard—perfect for collectors of Erie Railroad, depot disasters, or RPPC documentary photography.
This dramatic real photo postcard (RPPC) captures extensive structural damage at the Cuba, New York railroad depot, photographed in the early 1900s by Kellogg Studio of Cuba, N.Y. The studio name appears handwritten directly in the image, confirming both the photographer and the location.A Vivid Look at Early Railroad HistoryThe photo shows a group of townspeople, laborers, and rail workers gathered around the wrecked depot. Key details include:Severely damaged roof with beams hanging downBroken siding and splintered timber around the entranceLarge pile of bricks and rubble scattered across the platformMen with shovels and work clothes assisting with cleanupObservers in suits, hats, and overcoats watching the aftermathThe partially visible depot name “CUBA” on the right side of the buildingGiven the level of destruction, this scene likely documents the aftermath of:A train collision with the depot, orA derailment, orA partial building collapse due to structural failure or severe weatherBecause Cuba, NY sat along the Erie Railroad (later Erie Lackawanna), events like this disrupted both freight and passenger service—important news in a small railroad town.Postcard DetailsType: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)Photographer/Studio: Kellogg Studio, Cuba, New York (written in the negative)Back: AZO stamp box with four triangles up (dating approx. 1907–1918)Format: Unused divided backHistorical ContextCuba, New York was a key small-town stop on Western New York’s rail corridor, known for its dairy industry and the nearby Cuba Lake region. Depot accidents were rare but significant events, and local photographers captured them for newspapers, documentation, and souvenir distribution.Scenes showing railroad destruction with workers and local onlookers are especially desirable among collectors of:Early railroad accidentsDepot architectureNew York rail historySmall-town industrial AmericanaConditionStrong detail and contrastLight edge wear typical of ageClean back with no postal writingClear and well-composed image of the damaged depot and gathered crowdWhy This Card Stands OutIdentified Cuba, New York locationRare depot-damage / accident-content RPPCKellogg Studio attribution adds collectibilityExcellent grouping of workers, townspeople, and debrisHigh visual impact and strong storytelling valueAn outstanding and uncommon Cuba, New York railroad-history postcard—perfect for collectors of Erie Railroad, depot disasters, or RPPC documentary photography.
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