River Valley Pioneer Museum | Canadian, Texas

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River Valley Pioneer Museum | Canadian, Texas

Thu, 02/11/2021 - 04:56
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Sometimes, a simple object can tell a story that runs deep into American history. These chimes represent so much more than what they appear. These are dinner bell chimes used by porters on passenger trains. Shortly after the Civil War, George Pullman created the first sleeper cars for trains. His idea was to bring luxury to the rails with extravagant cars served by dedicated porters. Pullman…

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