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Chicago America’s Railroad Capital 1836 to Today Illustrated Histosry 1836-today
Chicago Americas Railroad Capital 1836 to Today
Chicago Americas Railroad Capital
The Illustrated History 1836 to Today
Hard Cover
Pages 186
Copyright 2014
Contents
Introduction 7
Chapter 1
Chicago Railway History
By Michael W. Blaszak 8
Chapter 2
Chicago's Classic Passenger Terminals and Trains
By Brian Solomon 80
Chapter 3
Chicago's Visual and Historic Legacy
By John Gruber 122
Chapter 4
Contemporary Chicagoland Operations
By Chris Guss 142
Bibliography 176
Index 182
In Chicago: America's Railroad Capital, author and photographer Brian Solomon and respected rail authorities Mike Blaszak, Chris Guss, and John Gruber examine this sprawling legacy of nearly 180 years. They show how railroads spurred the city's growth and describe Chicago's great interurban lines, fabulous passenger terminals, vast freight-processing facilities, and complex modern operations.
Specially commissioned full-color maps illustrate the evolution of Chicago's railroads from 1848 to 1910, the connections between 1928 passenger trains and the Loop, and the intricacies of 2003 freight traffic in the city. Illustrated with historical and modern photography, Chicago: America's Railroad Capital helps readers understand how Chicago has operatedand continues to operateas the center of a nationwide industry.
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