Lithograph print of Reuben N. Rice. Undated, mid-nineteenth century.

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Lithograph print of Reuben N. Rice. Undated, mid-nineteenth century.

Lithograph print of portrait on stone published by C. E. Lewis of Buffalo, N.Y. for E. A. Duncan and printed by C. Grebner of Buffalo.

1 item (10" x 19")

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SNAC Resource ID: 8088051

Bentley Historical Library

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Reuben N. Rice was superintendent of the Michigan Central Railroad. From the description of Lithograph print of Reuben N. Rice. Undated, mid-nineteenth century. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 721324922 ...

Rice, Reuben N.

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Michigan Central Railroad Company

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On March 20, 1837, legislation providing for work to proceed on three railroads and two canals in Michigan became law. One of the railroads -- the central -- was to connect Detroit and St. Joseph through the second tier of counties. Based upon preliminary work already done by the Detroit and St. Joseph Railroad Company (whose rights and properties were purchased by the state), the railroad was able to begin operation (at least as far as Dearborn) by the end of 1837. In 1846, the central railroad...