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Framed Print : Conductor walks to the passenger station to wait for a suburban train to go home, 1943
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Conductor walks to the passenger station to wait for a suburban train to go home, 1943
January 1943 - Freight train operations on the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad between Chicago and Clinton, Iowa. The journey ends, the conductor walks to the little passenger station to wait for a suburban train to take him home to Chicago
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Media ID 12997390
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1940 1949 1943 Absence American Culture American History Archival Black And White Chicago Industry Iowa Journey Loneliness Nostalgia Passenger Rail Transport Rail Transportation Railcar Railroad Railroad Station Railroad Tracks Railroad Yard Railway Tracks Railways Rural Scene Snow Solitude Square Image Stairs Train Travel Unrecognizable Person Vintage Waiting Walking Winter Conductor
12"x10" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our vintage Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image "Conductor walks to the passenger station to wait for a suburban train to go home, 1943" by Stocktrek Images. This evocative photograph transports you to a bygone era, showcasing the classic scene of a railway conductor patiently waiting for a suburban train during the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad operations in January 1943. The rich history and intriguing storytelling of this black-and-white image come alive when framed in our high-quality frames, adding a touch of nostalgia and character to your home or office decor.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph captured in January 1943, we are transported back in time to witness a poignant moment in American history. Against the backdrop of a snowy rural scene, a conductor from the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad makes his way towards a quaint passenger station. The image exudes nostalgia and evokes feelings of solitude and absence. As freight train operations between Chicago and Clinton, Iowa come to an end for the day, our unrecognizable protagonist patiently waits for a suburban train that will take him home to bustling Chicago. His journey has been long, but he walks with purpose along the railway tracks, surrounded by railcars symbolizing America's thriving industrial culture. The square-shaped archival print captures not only the physicality of transportation during this era but also hints at deeper themes such as loneliness and longing. The conductor stands alone on the stairs leading up to the passenger station, emphasizing his solitary presence amidst vast open spaces. This vintage photograph is more than just an image frozen in time; it represents an important chapter in American railroad history. It serves as a reminder of how travel was once slower-paced yet filled with anticipation and human connection. As we gaze upon this snapshot from 1943, we can't help but feel connected to both its subject matter and our own shared past.
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