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Antique Train Drawing by Charles L. Harris

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Antique Train Drawing by Charles L. Harris
Antique Train Drawing by Charles L. Harris, signed and measures 7.5''W x 21.25''L, FYI: Charles L. Harris is listed in the June 14, 1899 edition of The Daily Railway Age, Volume 13 No. 1, Fortress Monroe VA, Page 3 listed him as riding The Railway Age Special from Richmond to Old Point (Comfort), arriving at Old Point about 8 o'clock in car #7, Harris was a member of The Railway Supply Men and is also listed in the The Daily Railway Age, Vol. XV No. 1, June 19, 1901 on page 3, he was on The Railway Supply Men Committee, in this issue it gives a short bio and picture of Mr. Harris. He lived a great deal of his life in St. Louis and was affiliated with Latrobe Steel, then Carbon Steel Co., and later became part owner in the E. H. Linley Supply Co. His nickname was ''Deacon'' because of his sober and pious disposition. See also The Daily Railway Age, Vol. XXIX No. 1, May 11, 1900 page 495 for more info on him.