Home > Popular Themes > Railway Posters
Chicago Railway Station
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Chicago Railway Station
The new Chicago and Northwestern railway station, the second largest in the USA, able to handle a quarter million passengers a day on 16 railroad tracks. Date: 1916
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 7216001
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10193304
Chicago Handle Largest Million North Western Passengers Quarter Rail Road Stations Tracks
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Popular Themes
> Railway Posters
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning photograph captures the grandeur and bustling activity of the New Chicago and Northwestern Railway Station in 1916. As the second largest railway station in the United States, it was a marvel of transportation engineering, designed to accommodate a quarter of a million passengers per day. With sixteen railroad tracks, the station was a vital hub for the transportation of people and goods between the Midwest and the East Coast. The image showcases the impressive architecture of the station, with its high arched windows, intricate brickwork, and ornate detailing. The station's vast size is evident in the long lines of passengers waiting on the platforms, as well as the numerous trains that can be seen in the background. The scene is one of organized chaos, with porters moving luggage, conductors calling out destinations, and passengers hurrying to catch their trains. Despite the hustle and bustle, there is a sense of order and efficiency in the station. The railway system was a vital part of American life at the time, connecting people to their families, jobs, and opportunities across the country. The New Chicago and Northwestern Railway Station was a testament to the power and importance of rail transport in the early 20th century. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when rail travel was the primary means of long-distance transportation and the railway station was the heart of the community.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.