Amberg Depot Exhibit : Milwaukee & Northern Railroad
Collection:
Amberg Depot Collection
Date:
ca 1952
Description:
Arrival of Santa Claus in Amberg on the afternoon "Chippewa" train. All elementary Amberg School classes were excused so children could greet Santa while Christmas music was played from Downing's Grocery Store across the street. Sometimes the "Glee Club" sang at the event.
Event:
Arrival of Santa
Catalog Number:
0011.6.8
Object Name:
Print, Photographic
Place:
Amberg, WI
Print Size:
8 x 10
Search Terms:
Amberg Depot
Amberg School
Downing General Store
Subjects:
Trains
School children
Title:
Christmas Train
KID TALK:
Here comes Santa on the "Chippewa" train to greet all the school children and parents who are waiting in Amberg on the other side of the tracks across from the depot. Can you hear the Christmas music playing in the store behind you?
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