Opening of Yokohama Railway Station. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events View looking along the line towards a triumphal arch. The first railway station at Yokohama, now known as Sakuragicho Station, was opened on 7 May 1872.
Genre: Urban Topographical Photography View looking towards the station buildings, with a trtain drawn up the platform in the foreground. The photograph was probably taken soon after the opening of the station in May 1872.
Genre: Architectural Photography View from the roadway looking towards the station buildings, probably taken at around the time of its opening in 1872.
Genre: Urban Topographical Photography View looking down onto railway sidings, with the harbour beyond, possibly taken from the same viewpoint as print 211 and linking up with it.