Bidspirit auction | Antique Photograph - Mount Lowe

Antique Photograph - Mount Lowe Railway - Item/Description: Old photograph of patrons on the fascinating Mount Lowe Incline Railway. Deemed ”Earth's Grandest Mountain Ride”, this funicular transported nearly four million passengers to a spectacular resort-like destination in the San Gabriel Mountains. (Americana) Opened in July 1893, the 5.8-mile-long Mount Lowe Railway gave Southern Californians access to a glorious mountain retreat in the ”American Alps.” Called Railway to the Clouds. Sitting in an open trolley car, ascending through 4,000 feet of the San Gabriel Mountains, You'd brush past pines and oak trees, chaparral and wild poppies at every precarious twist and hairpin turn. Finally, after a two-hour journey from Pasadena, you'd reach the summit where you could step out and enjoy breathtaking vistas, of the Pacific Ocean on one side and the San Gabriel Valley on the other. Inconsistent profitability and a series of debilitating natural disasters plagued the Mount Lowe Railway. It closed in 1938 and most Angelenos soon forgot about this gem. Material: Photography paper Dimensions: Image size: Height: 4 3/4”; Width: 7 1/16”. Framed: Height: 6 7/8”; Width: 9 3/4” Condition: Photograph free of rips or tears. Surface use and age wear includes fading, discoloration to photo. Fraying, tears to corners of cardboard edges, scratches. Age: Late 19th - Early 20th Century Provenance: Private estate Shipping: $9 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. PLEASE NOTE: All orders over $500 will require shipping insurance to be paid by the buyer. A fee of $1.50 per $100 of coverage will be added to your shipping and handling cost(s). International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.