B/W print; Charles Tyson Yerkes (1837-1905) in his office, 1900
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Reference number | 1998/57854 |
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Description | Charles Tyson Yerkes sitting at his desk on 17 November 1900. Yerkes was an unorthodox, American entrepreneur and transport speculator who succeeded in developing London's Edwardian Underground system by financing three Underground lines: the Bakerloo, Piccadilly, and Northern lines. He also financed the conversion of the District line from steam to electric power. Having raised the capital and obtained parliamentary authorisation for these projects, Yerkes created the Underground Electric Railways of London (UERL). thoough he died in 1905, before any of the new raiwlays opened. |
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Dates | 17 Nov 1900 |
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Completeness | 70% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Descriptive size 8x6insDesign Attribute Value Shot Close-up -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Photographer unknown, 17 Nov 1900