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From the Archives of the LaSalle Museum Association
Southern Pacific railroad - The “Guadalupe” is a heavy weight business car that belonged to the Southern Pacific Railroad and was named after the Guadalupe River in Texas. It was built by the Pullman Company in May 1912 and was modernized with air conditioning after being rebuilt several times by the Southern Pacific Railroad. The car features an observation lounge, one compartment, two master rooms, a secretary’s room, a dining room, a crew room, and a kitchen.