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- Henry Ford's Private Railroad Car "Fair Lane," 1921 - By 1920, Henry and Clara Ford found it increasingly difficult to travel with any degree of privacy. They purchased a private railcar and named it <EM>Fair Lane</EM>. The car had four private rooms, an observation lounge, a dining room, and a fully equipped kitchen. It could accommodate eight passengers. The couple made over 400 trips using <EM>Fair Lane</EM> before selling the passenger car in 1942.
- June 23, 1921
- Collections - Artifact
Henry Ford's Private Railroad Car "Fair Lane," 1921
By 1920, Henry and Clara Ford found it increasingly difficult to travel with any degree of privacy. They purchased a private railcar and named it Fair Lane. The car had four private rooms, an observation lounge, a dining room, and a fully equipped kitchen. It could accommodate eight passengers. The couple made over 400 trips using Fair Lane before selling the passenger car in 1942.
- Handbill and Timetable for Wabash Railway's "Overnight Bedroom Sleepers between St. Louis and Chicago," 1930 - The Wabash Railway, with origins dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. Since 1869, railroad Pullman sleeping cars had been available primarily to the wealthy. In 1930, the Wabash Railway announced affordable "Over-night Bedroom Sleepers" for the seven-hour midnight run between St. Louis and Chicago.
- 1930
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Handbill and Timetable for Wabash Railway's "Overnight Bedroom Sleepers between St. Louis and Chicago," 1930
The Wabash Railway, with origins dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. Since 1869, railroad Pullman sleeping cars had been available primarily to the wealthy. In 1930, the Wabash Railway announced affordable "Over-night Bedroom Sleepers" for the seven-hour midnight run between St. Louis and Chicago.
- Fair Lane Rail Car Stationery, 1921-1940 - This custom stationery by Tiffany & Company was used on Henry and Clara Ford's private railcar <em>Fair Lane</em>. Private cars allowed wealthy owners or high-ranking business executives to travel in secluded comfort. The typical private car included a workspace, sleeping quarters, a dining area, and a kitchen. The Fords owned <em>Fair Lane</em> from 1921 to 1942.
- 1921-1940
- Collections - Artifact
Fair Lane Rail Car Stationery, 1921-1940
This custom stationery by Tiffany & Company was used on Henry and Clara Ford's private railcar Fair Lane. Private cars allowed wealthy owners or high-ranking business executives to travel in secluded comfort. The typical private car included a workspace, sleeping quarters, a dining area, and a kitchen. The Fords owned Fair Lane from 1921 to 1942.