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Title	Southern Pacific Co's Ferryboat, Solano, Benicia, California
Date	1900
Description	Shown in circa 1900 is the Southern Pacific Railroad's ferryboat "Solano." Built in 1880, the 424-foot-long vessel was considered to be the largest train ferry in the world. Its charge was to ford Carquinez Strait, between Benicia and Port Costa. Central Pacific and Southern Pacific trains crossed the Strait at this point, from 1879 to 1930.
Format	3.5 x 5.5 in.
Holding Institution	Sacramento Public Library, Sacramento Room
Rights	This image may be protected by Copyright Law (Title 17 U.S.C.). Copyright restrictions applying to the reproduction and use of this image are available from the Sacramento Public Library.
City/County	Benicia
Subject	Ferries Railroads Railroad Locomotives Railroad, Southern Pacific Rivers Boats
Collection	Sacramento Room Postcard Collection
Unique ID	BBSAC627