Seward Alaska Railroad Depot Station Real Photo Postcard Early Alaska Rail
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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
Original real photo postcard (RPPC) showing the Alaska Railroad Depot in Seward, Alaska, likely photographed in the 1920s or early 1930s. The image captures the snow-dusted depot building with a sign reading “Seward – Fairbanks 467 Miles,” marking the southern terminus of the historic Alaska Railroad. The sharp composition shows the station’s rustic architecture, wooden platform, and the surrounding mountainous landscape—a classic glimpse into early 20th-century Alaskan frontier life.Printed on AZO photo paper with four upward-pointing triangles, dating it between 1904–1918, this postcard likely commemorates the early years of the Alaska Railroad, which began construction in 1914 and was completed in 1923. The Seward station was one of the first major terminals, serving as a critical supply and passenger link between the ice-free port of Resurrection Bay and the interior settlements leading to Fairbanks.The Seward depot played a key role in transforming Alaska’s development, connecting miners, settlers, and goods from the coast to the goldfields and beyond. The station itself reflects the Craftsman-style architecture used in many early Alaskan railroad structures—functional yet sturdy against harsh northern weather.Details:Subject: Seward Railroad Depot, AlaskaType: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)Location: Seward, AlaskaRailroad: Alaska RailroadDate: Circa 1910s–1920sPaper: AZO (four triangles up)Back: Divided back, unpostedCondition: Excellent vintage condition with strong contrast and crisp details; light age wearA rare and historically significant image documenting early Alaskan rail history, ideal for collectors of railroad memorabilia, Alaska territorial postcards, or frontier-era photography.
Original real photo postcard (RPPC) showing the Alaska Railroad Depot in Seward, Alaska, likely photographed in the 1920s or early 1930s. The image captures the snow-dusted depot building with a sign reading “Seward – Fairbanks 467 Miles,” marking the southern terminus of the historic Alaska Railroad. The sharp composition shows the station’s rustic architecture, wooden platform, and the surrounding mountainous landscape—a classic glimpse into early 20th-century Alaskan frontier life.Printed on AZO photo paper with four upward-pointing triangles, dating it between 1904–1918, this postcard likely commemorates the early years of the Alaska Railroad, which began construction in 1914 and was completed in 1923. The Seward station was one of the first major terminals, serving as a critical supply and passenger link between the ice-free port of Resurrection Bay and the interior settlements leading to Fairbanks.The Seward depot played a key role in transforming Alaska’s development, connecting miners, settlers, and goods from the coast to the goldfields and beyond. The station itself reflects the Craftsman-style architecture used in many early Alaskan railroad structures—functional yet sturdy against harsh northern weather.Details:Subject: Seward Railroad Depot, AlaskaType: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)Location: Seward, AlaskaRailroad: Alaska RailroadDate: Circa 1910s–1920sPaper: AZO (four triangles up)Back: Divided back, unpostedCondition: Excellent vintage condition with strong contrast and crisp details; light age wearA rare and historically significant image documenting early Alaskan rail history, ideal for collectors of railroad memorabilia, Alaska territorial postcards, or frontier-era photography.
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