ITEM E406

By John Kelly

No other American city has had such a fascinating group of railroad passenger stations as Chicago. This book highlights Chicago's six major railroad stations and the trains that served them. Included are Dearborn Station, Grand Central Station, Central Station, La Salle Street Station, North Western Station, and Union Station.

During the heyday of passenger trains, Chicago was the undisputed rail center of the United States and its railroad stations were the gateway to anywhere and everywhere. Chicago's railroad stations featured superb architecture with marble floors and staircases, while restaurants, newsstands, and shops filled the concourse areas. Steel latticework beams helped support glass-domed roofs and public address systems echoed train information throughout the high-ceiling stations. Huge station clocks loomed above the brass and neon train bulletin boards that listed “On Time” trains. Beyond the boarding gates, the constant parade of trains sounded with clanging bells and rumbling steel wheels. Historic photographs feature name trains like Super Chief, Capitol Limited, 20th Century Limited, Broadway Limited, California Zephyr, Hiawatha, 400, and City of Denver. Included are maps, station drawings, timetables, and promotional advertising.

Softbound, 10.25”x8.5”, 128 pages, 136 photos