The Largest Photograph in the World of the Handsomest Train in the World

Description:	In 1899 The Alton Limited train was built in Pullman, Illinois. This train was noted because of its uniform and symmetrical design. Therefore, its builders requested that a single panoramic photograph be taken of this exceptional train. Photographer George R. Lawrence was commissioned to take the photograph and a giant camera (weighing 1,400 pounds when loaded) was built by J. A. Anderson. The camera had a 10 x 6-foot plate holder, and the print taken of The Alton Limited was 8 x 4.5 feet in size. This pamphlet, created to commemorate the endeavor, includes the story and photos of the camera being built, transported and set up for the Alton photo shoot. It also includes interior and exterior photos of the train.
Origin:	Circa 1900
Created By:	George J. Charlton, Chicago & Alton Railway
Publisher:	Digital image 2016 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
Source:	http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/dc013/id/1177
Collection:	Panoramic Photograph Images
Copyright:	This image may be printed or downloaded by individuals, schools or libraries for personal use, study, research or classroom teaching without permission. For other uses contact: visualcollections@indianahistory.org.
Geography:	Illinois--Chicago
Subjects:	Railroad facilities Railroad freight cars Railroad tracks Railroads Railroads--Employees Cameras Photography

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