Depot Artifacts
Welcome to the Guntersville Train Depot Museum artifacts page! Here, you can check out some cool stuff we have on display that relates to railroads and the good old days when the Depot was really buzzing.
| Item Name | Photo (Click image for Larger view) | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Edison Phonograph (early record player) |  | Maker: Thomas Edison / Edison Company Era: Most likely 1915–1925 Style: Furniture cabinet (often called a “console phonograph”)The phonograph was one of the first technologies to record and reproduce sound (invented in 1877) By the 1910s–20s, machines like this brought music into the home, much like radios and later stereos. Edison marketed these as high-end furniture pieces, blending technology with décor. They competed with brands like Victor (Victrola) |
Antique horse-drawn farm wagon |  | Likely late 1800s to early 1900s Essentially the undercarriage of a wooden farm wagon without the cargo box.The object consists of four large wooden spoked wheels with iron rims, axles, and a wooden frame.The long center beam (called the reach) connects the front and rear axles.The front axle pivots (via a “fifth wheel” plate), allowing steering. It would have originally supported a removable wagon box, flatbed, or specialized body. The pickup truck of its age used for a variety of hauling tasks. |
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