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In the Old DaysMiniature Railroad
The live steam Miniature Railroad started at the end of July 1905, not quite in time for the grand opening. Its route went nearly two miles, from Windward Avenue through the canals, Washington Boulevard, Mildred, back to Windward. Its original purpose was to take prospective buyers around to view plots of real estate.
Abbot Kinney's son Carleton was made president of the railway line at the age of 8 or 9. The railway was the object of an ugly fight between Kinney and the builder Mr. Coit. It ceased operations in 1926 or maybe in the 30s. |
Filming the miniature railroad, circa 1918
"Twentieth Century Limited at Full Speed" circa 1908
Near the Lagoon
"Twentieth Century Limited"
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