Lot 0588

Des Moines & Central Iowa RR Switch Key

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Item Details

Description

An Iowa interurban line, the Des Moines & Iowa Central started operations in 1898. This key has the oval Adams & Westlake hallmark so it's from the earlier years of this electric line. It has a serial number of 396 on the reverse. It's larger than average in size.