The new Empire State Express, New York Central System, New York, 1941 – Antique Print
(Originally scanned by the Library of Congress. Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
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Step back in time with The new Empire State Express, New York Central System, New York, 1941, a vintage poster rich in period detail. Sourced directly from the Library of Congress, it represents an authentic piece of documented history.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. It makes a striking addition to a living room, study or office, and a thoughtful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past has been bringing history to the wall since 2001, for tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
The new Empire State Express, New York Central System, New York, 1941
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The Empire State Express was the New York Central's named train between New York City and Buffalo, and this 1941 color poster promotes it as a new and modern service. It dates from a period when railroads were competing hard for passengers against automobiles and airliners. Posters like this one hung in stations and ticket offices, where bold color and simplified forms were meant to sell the journey as much as the train itself.
| Created / published | 1941 |
|---|---|
| Medium | 1 print (poster) : color. |
| Genre | Posters American 1940-1950.Prints Color 1940-1950. |
| Notes | Promotional goal: U.S. E3. 1941. |
| Subjects | Locomotives--New York (State)--1940-1950. |
| Source | Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division |
| Original scan | 932 × 1,536 px · prints to 3 × 5 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | AMZ-SOTP-HPA-162903 |
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