Description: Sonomatreasures Presents for Your Consideration ANTIQUE - ORIGINAL - 1902 - Cabinet Photograph of Construction of Railway/Trolley - East Coast - Guy Tripp Information on Guy Tripp: Guy E. Tripp started his career as a boy in a country store in his native town, Wells, Me. He then went with the Eastern Railroad Co. as a clerk at Salem. Later he went with the United Electric Securities Co. as an auditor. In 1897 he began a connection with Stone & Webster and became a vice-president of the Parent Co. Responsible for oversight of the construction of the trolley system that replaced horse and buggy. In 1910 he was chairman of the committee on re-organization of the Metropolitan Street Railway in New York. His successful solution of this task gave him a national reputation in financial circles. When the United States entered the World War he was appointed by the Department of war, chief of the production division of the Ordnance Department and rose to the rank of brigadier-general. He was awarded a "distinguished service" medal by the Congress for his patriotic services.He was chairman of the board of directors of the Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co. from 1912 to date of his death on 14 June 1927.Please see pictures for condition.Additional pictures will be provided upon request.This item may be returned (minus shipping costs) if you are not completely satisfied - so bid with confidence. COMBINED SHIPPING AVAILABLE. No international shipping without prior approval. If you have any questions, please email me.CHECK OUT ARE OTHER ITEMS AT OUR SONOMATREASURES4U STORE - JUST CLICK THE "BLUE" DOOR ICON ABOVE.
Price: 125 USD
Location: Santa Rosa, California
End Time: 2025-01-13T22:10:08.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.95 USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Size: 11 x 14 in
Production Technique: Cabinet Card
Framing: Unframed
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Material: Cardboard, Paper
Format: Cabinet Card
Type: Photograph
Antique: Yes
Subject: Railroad / Trolley Construction
Signed: No
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Year of Production: 1902
Image Color: Black & White
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
