Amberg Depot Exhibit

Postcard, Picture
0011.6.2
Amberg Depot Looking South
Postcard of Amberg Depot with 2 P.M. train heading north.... View Full Record
Postcard, Picture
0011.6.3
Postcard photo of Amberg Depot looking east showing peak of the roof from the Amberg Granite Company finishing shed.... View Full Record
Photograph
1992.44.1
Departing Amberg Depot during WW I
Photograph showing individuals leaving from the Amberg Depot for service during WW I. From left to right: Louis Sweeney, Dorothy Young, Art Anderson, Oscar Marquis, Henry Latterman.... View Full Record
Bench
1991.25
Original Amberg Depot bench
An original bench from the Amberg Depot.... View Full Record
Timetable
1991.17
Milwaukee and Northern Railroad Time Table, No 15
A copy of the time table from the Milwaukee and Northern Railroad listing all stations from Chicago, IL to Pike (Amberg, WI).... View Full Record
Punch, Ticket
2021.1.1
Ticket punch
Conductor ticket punch... View Full Record
Hanger, Clothes
0021.1.6
Pullman Company hanger
Wooden clothes hanger from a Pullman railroad coach.... View Full Record
Spoon, Eating
2003.2
Dining car spoons
Two silver spoons. One from Southern Pacific Railroad and the other marked Paul Harvey.... View Full Record
Postcard, Picture
0011.6.4
Waiting for train
Postcard of Amberg Depot showing passenger and son with sled.... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
0011.6.1
11 o'clock passenger train going south
Photograph of the 11 o'clock passenger train heading south past the Amberg Depot.... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
0011.6.5
Amberg Depot & Granite Shed
Photograph of south side of Amberg Depot showing Amberg Granite Company finishing shed on the right side. Louis Sweeney seated.... View Full Record
Tag, Shipping
0021.1.11
Shipping label
United States Express Company shipping label.... View Full Record
Barrel
2021.3
Wooden shipping barrel
Wooden barrel with four metal bands... View Full Record
Cookstove, Kerosene
0014.18
New Perfection kerosene cookstove
New Perfection oil stove, model no. 393 with three brass burners in the original shipping container.... View Full Record
Trunk
0021.1.12
Wardrobe trunk
Womens wardrobe trunk that stands on end and opens vertically; one side has a five drawers, open divided for jewelry, one for holding hats; other side has wardrobe with wooden hangers, an ironing board, iron holder, a foldable storage container, shoe... View Full Record
Scale, Platform
0021.30
Platform scale
Wooden platform scale with steel wheels, 0-50 pound scale with one 50 lb. weight, one 100 lb. weight, and three 200 lb. weights capable of weighing from 0 to 800 pounds.... View Full Record
Badge, Law Enforcement
0021.1.15
Railroad police badge
Railroad police badge No. 58 from the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, & Pacific railroad in leather carrying case.... View Full Record
Uniform
2002.12
The Milwaukee Road officer uniform
Milwaukee Road security officer complete uniform with trousers, jacket, shirt, shoes, hat, and badge worn by Ralph (Pat) Churchill.... View Full Record
Wax, Sealing
2010.13.2
Sealing wax
Sealing wax used to seal important documents. Also used by railroad agents to seal important shipments. The wax was heated and stamped with a seal.... View Full Record
Ribbon, Ticket Dater
2010.13.1
Ticket dater ribbon
Ribbon obtained by last agent of Amberg Depot used in ticket dater to imprint the date on a ticket.... View Full Record
Nib, Pen
2010.3.3
Fountain pen nibs
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, & Pacific fountain pen nibs, no. 4, used by last agent of Amberg Depot.... View Full Record
Key
2009.19
Soo Line key
1 brass key tagged "Return to Transferman RY EXP Agency, Pembine, Wis." Shipping tag used as an identifcation tag at Pembine Depot.... View Full Record
Kit, First Aid
0021.1.1
First aid kit from Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, & Pacific Railroad
First aid kit in carboard box prepared for the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, and Pacific Railroad Company.... View Full Record
Card, Documentary
2010.13.13
Report of cars weighed
Report of cars to agent in Amberg, weighed at Ellis Junction, Wisconsin.... View Full Record
Boxcar sealer
1999.8
Boxcar sealer
Used to seal the doors on a boxcar to secure contents.... View Full Record
Padlock
2002.8
Original padlock of Amberg Depot
Padlocks for railroad switch; later used to lock depot.... View Full Record
Safe
2013.6
Depot Safe
Single door combination lock safe with two drawers and shelves inside. The Safe-Cabinet Company Marietta, Ohio U.S.A. Standard M.E. Type ... View Full Record
Jack
1991.103
15 ton railroad jack
Railroad jack -- 15 ton... View Full Record
Dolly
1994.35
Wooden hand dolly
Wooden hand dolly with steel wheels.... View Full Record
Can
2000.12.3
Metal water container
Metal container with removable lid and handle to carry water.... View Full Record
Lantern, Kerosene
1994.5
Short-globe kerosene railroad lantern
Short-globe kerosene lanterns were used in the railroads after WWII through the 1960's.... View Full Record
Lamp, Kerosene
2010.21.2
Dietz No. 100 tubular lantern
Dietz "No. 100" blue lantern with red painted globe.... View Full Record
Lamp, Battery Operated
2000.12.1
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, and Pacific Railroad electric lantern
Electric railroad lantern used on the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, and Pacific Railroad.... View Full Record
Oilcan
2021.1.3
Railroad oilcan
Round galvanized container with handle, fill cap, and large spout for oiling railroad equipment used by the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway.... View Full Record
Pole, Push
0021.1.13
Train car mover
Car mover, also commonly called a "Frog," suggested by its appearance, was placed between the railroad car wheel and steel rail. When the pole was pushed down the car moved forward. This process was repeated until the car was placed where desired.... View Full Record
Spike, Rail
0021.1.8
Spur Lake rail spike
Rail spike found near Spur Lake Road, Dunbar.... View Full Record
Hammer, Railroad Spike
0011.12
Railroad spike driver
Cast iron 8 pound maul with tapered ends possibly used to drive railroad spikes.... View Full Record
Puller, Rail Spike
2021.6.6
Spike puller
Steel spike puller with claw at one end and handle found near the railroad tracks in Amberg.... View Full Record
Wrench, Alligator
0021.1.14
B&W alligator wrench
Alligator wrench used to turn pipe and rods.... View Full Record
Wrench, Open-End
2004.15.3
Open end wrench from Dunbar CCC camp
Open end wrench hand forged believed to have been used at the CCC camp in Dunbar. Originally forged for the C.M.&St.P Railroad.... View Full Record
Come-Along
2021.1.2
Chain walker
Used to move heavy loads by attaching a chain to the bottom foot and a secured object. One of the hooks is connected to another chain. When the handle is pulled toward the chain the other hook is brought under and attached to the chain allowing the f... View Full Record
Telegraph
2017.1.1
Telegraph sounder
Telegraph sounder in wood candlestick resonator box set on pedestal.... View Full Record
Battery, Wet-cell
1992.158.1
Edison primary cell
An Edison primary cell used to power telegraph and railroad signals. Ceramic lid is marked, "Edison U.S.A," There are two holes for wires. The glass jar is made by Corning and is identified by the mark, 9BJ4.... View Full Record
Bottle
2021.1.4
Edison battery oil
Edison battery oil bottle which was added to the Edison primary cell to keep the water from evaporating.... View Full Record
Insulator, Telegraph Wire
0021.1.4
Telegraph insulator
Hemingray number 42 blue glass telegraph insulator.... View Full Record
Doll
2021.2
Western Union Dolly Gram
Dolly Gram with front pocket that says, "Just for You;" card in pocket with words, "Happy Anniversary;" on back of doll, "Dolly Gram" by Western Union.... View Full Record
Hat
0021.1.2
Milwaukee Road hats
Two Milwaukee Road hats, one black, the other red.... View Full Record
Button, Promotional
0021.1.3
Milwaukee Road button
Milwaukee Road promotional button.... View Full Record
Blotter
2010.13.21
Hiawatha blotter
Blotter showing the route of the Hiawatha trains.... View Full Record
Book
2010.13.4
Proudly We Hail
Presents the story of our national anthem, the flag, and flag etiquette distributed by the Milwaukee Road.... View Full Record
Serial
2001.21
"Definitions and typical illustrations of railroad and industrial cars, their parts and equipment; cars built in America for export to foreign countries; descriptions and illustrations of shops and equipment employed in car construction and repair."... View Full Record
Book
0008.11.1
Trains of Wisconsin
Includes picture and a brief history of the five main railroad systems in Wisconsin.... View Full Record
Book
0008.11.2
Railroads: the great American adventure
Presents a historical account of the growth and influence of railroads to American history.... View Full Record
Book
0008.11.3
Steam locomotives of the Burlington route
A collection of over 530 photographs of steam locomotives used by the Burlington Rounte with a history of the railroad beginning in 1849.... View Full Record
Bookend
0021.1.5
Railroad bookends
Pair of railroad memorabilia bookends made from a rail and two spikes.... View Full Record
Nail
0021.1.7
1909 cross tie nail
Railroad cross tie nail dated 09.... View Full Record
Coupler, Link and Pin
0021.29
Link & pin coupler
Link and pin railroad car coupler commonly used on narrow gage lumber camp railroads found near Taylor Rapids.... View Full Record
Print, Photographic
0011.6.8
Christmas Train
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 C... View Full Record