San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet
White / 2" x 2" / Square
$19.99
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San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet
$19.99
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Bring a memorable Texas railroad story to your home with this San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway inspired square porcelain fridge magnet. Organized in 1884, the company set out to connect San Antonio with Aransas Bay, and its first train ran in 1886. The route later reached Hill Country communities including Boerne, Comfort, and Kerrville. Its lasting place in regional history makes this magnet a small keepsake for railway collectors, Texas history fans, and admirers of historic travel.
The San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway was organized in 1884 to create a direct rail route from San Antonio toward Mexico and Aransas Bay on the Texas Gulf coast, where a deepwater port was being developed. Developed by Uriah Lott with support from San Antonio businessmen, the line began construction in 1885, and its first train ran in 1886. An extension toward Boerne began that August; passenger service reached Boerne in March 1887, and the railway continued through Comfort to Kerrville by August of that year. The company entered receivership in 1890 and emerged in 1892 after reorganization, when Southern Pacific acquired most of its stock. A spur to Fredericksburg was completed around 1914. Texas law led to a 1903 lawsuit that required Southern Pacific to divest its ownership, but a change in statutes allowed it to regain control in 1924. In 1934, Southern Pacific consolidated the railway into its Texas and New Orleans subsidiary road. The line’s history links San Antonio’s rail development with Texas Gulf coast port ambitions and later corporate consolidation.
Bring a memorable Texas railroad story to your home with this San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway inspired square porcelain fridge magnet. Organized in 1884, the company set out to connect San Antonio with Aransas Bay, and its first train ran in 1886. The route later reached Hill Country communities including Boerne, Comfort, and Kerrville. Its lasting place in regional history makes this magnet a small keepsake for railway collectors, Texas history fans, and admirers of historic travel.
The San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway was organized in 1884 to create a direct rail route from San Antonio toward Mexico and Aransas Bay on the Texas Gulf coast, where a deepwater port was being developed. Developed by Uriah Lott with support from San Antonio businessmen, the line began construction in 1885, and its first train ran in 1886. An extension toward Boerne began that August; passenger service reached Boerne in March 1887, and the railway continued through Comfort to Kerrville by August of that year. The company entered receivership in 1890 and emerged in 1892 after reorganization, when Southern Pacific acquired most of its stock. A spur to Fredericksburg was completed around 1914. Texas law led to a 1903 lawsuit that required Southern Pacific to divest its ownership, but a change in statutes allowed it to regain control in 1924. In 1934, Southern Pacific consolidated the railway into its Texas and New Orleans subsidiary road. The line’s history links San Antonio’s rail development with Texas Gulf coast port ambitions and later corporate consolidation.
| 2" x 2" | |
| Width, in | 2.00 |
| Height, in | 2.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.25 |
Product features
- 2" square porcelain tile with glossy finish
- Superior coating for bright, true-to-design color reproduction
- Vibrant, crisp printing using modern techniques
- Strong magnet mounted on the backside for secure hold
- Durable glossy surface that highlights fine details and contrasts
Care instructions
- Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth