Chicago And North Western Railw Collection

RAILROAD WORKER, 1943. Mrs. Viola Sievers, employee of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company cleaning a " H" class locomotive with steam in Clinton, Iowa

RAILROAD WORKERS, 1943. Mrs. Marcella Hart and Mrs. Viola Sievers, employees of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad cleaning the " H" class locomotives in Clinton, Iowa

CHICAGO: RAILROAD, 1943. View of one of the departure yards at the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Companys Proviso yard in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, April 1943

IOWA: RAILROAD, 1995. The Chicago & North Western Railroad Viaduct, built in 1901, across the Des Moines River in Boone, Iowa

CHICAGO: RAILWAY, 1942. Freight cars being maneuvered in a Chicago and Northwestern railroad yard, Chicago Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, December 1942

CHICAGO: RAILROAD, 1943. View of the Proviso yard of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad with the coal chute and roundhouse in the background, Chicago, Illinois

CHICAGO: RAILROAD, 1942. The yardmasters office at the receiving yard of the Chicago and North Western Railway in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1942

CHICAGO: RAILROAD, 1942. A worker spreading asbestos on the boiler of a locomotive at the 40th Street shop of the Chicago and North Western Railway in Chicago, Illinois

CHICAGO: RAILROAD, 1942. Men working on a locomotive at the 40th Street shop of the Chicago and North Western Railway in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1942

RAILROAD WORKER, 1943. Women workers at the Chicago and North Western railroad on their lunch break in Clinton, Iowa. Photograph by Jack Delano, May 1943

RAILROAD WORKER, 1943. Mrs. Elibia Siematter, a sweeper at the roundhouse of the Chicago and North Western railroad in Clinton, Iowa. Photograph by Jack Delano, May 1943

RAILROAD WORKER, 1943. Mrs. Irene Bracker, a wiper in the roundhouse of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad in Clinton, Iowa. Photograph by Jack Delano, May 1943

RAILROAD WORKER, 1943. Cloe Weaver, a worker in the roundhouse of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad in Clinton, Iowa. Photograph by Jack Delano, May 1943

RAILROAD WORKER, 1943. Mrs. Marcella Hart, a wiper in the roundhouse of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad in Clinton, Iowa. Photograph by Jack Delano, May 1943

RAILROAD WORKER, 1943. Mrs. Dorothy Lucke, a wiper in the roundhouse of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad in Clinton, Iowa. Photograph by Jack Delano, May 1943

CHICAGO: RAILROAD, 1942. The Chicago and North Western Railroad yards in Chicago, Illinois; the old cars in the foreground are used as living quarters for some yard workers

CHICAGO: RAILROAD, 1942. Locomotives at the coaling station of the Chicago and North Western Railroad yards in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1942

CHICAGO: RAILROAD, 1942. Aerial view of the Chicago and North Western Railroad Proviso yard in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1942

CHICAGO: WELDING, 1942. A welder working in the roundhouse at the Chicago and North Western Railway in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1942

RAILWAY WORKERS, 1942. James Lynch, a roundhouse worker, a box packer in the Chicago and North Western Railway Company roundhouse in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1942

RAILWAY WORKERS, 1942. Roy Nelin, a box packer in the Chicago and North Western Railway Company roundhouse in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1942

RAILWAY WORKER, 1942. William London, a worker in the Chicago and North Western Railway Company roundhouse in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1942

RAILWAY WORKERS, 1942. Workers in the Chicago and North Western Railway Company roundhouse in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1942

RAILWAY WORKER, 1942. A worker in the Chicago and North Western Railway Company roundhouse in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1942

CHICAGO: WELDER, 1942. A welder at the Chicago and North Western Railway Company locomotive shops in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1942

RAILWAY WORKER, 1942. L. Logan, a boilermaker in the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company roundhouse at the Proviso yard, Melrose Park, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, December 1942

ILLINOIS: RAILROAD, 1942. A train departing from the Chicago and North Western Railway Company yards in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1943

RAILROAD WORKERS, 1943. Female employees of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company clean one of the H class locomotives in Clinton, Iowa. Photograph by Jack Delano, April 1943

CHICAGO: RAILROAD, 1943. An employee of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company putting the finishing touches on a rebuilt caboose at the rip tracks at the Proviso yard, Chicago, Illinois

RAILROAD WORKER, 1943. R. W. Mayberry, towerman at the Chicago and Northwestern
RAILROAD WORKER, 1943. R.W. Mayberry, towerman at the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Companys Proviso yard in Melrose Park, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, May 1943

CHICAGO: RAILROAD, 1942. Chicago and Northwestern Railway Companys locomotive shops in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, December 1942

CHICAGO: RAILROAD, 1942. A train parked at the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Companys 40th Street railroad shop in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, December 1942

CHICAGO: RAILROAD, 1943. Caboose on the caboose track at the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Companys Proviso yard in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, April 1943

CHICAGO: RAILROAD, 1943. Tracks leading into the freight house at the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Companys Proviso yard, Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, April 1943

CHICAGO: RAILROAD, 1943. Tracks at the Proviso yard of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company, Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, April 1943

CHICAGO: RAILROAD, 1943. View of part of the rip tracks at the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Companys Proviso yard in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, April 1943

CHICAGO: RAILROAD, 1942. In the roundhouse of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company, Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Jack Delano, December 1942

RAILROAD EQUIPMENT, 1942. Apparatus used at the laboratory at the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Companys 40th Street yards for analysing solutions of metals used in locomotives

RAILROAD WORKER, 1943. Mrs. Thelma Cuvage, an employee of the Chicago Northwestern Railroad working in the sand house at the roundhouse, Clinton, Iowa. Photograph by Jack Delano, April 1943

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"Capturing the Spirit of Chicago and North Western Railways: A Glimpse into the Lives of Railroad Workers" Step back in time to 1943, where Mrs. Viola Sievers proudly dons her uniform as an employee of the esteemed Chicago and Northwestern Railway. Alongside her are fellow railroad workers, Mrs. Marcella Hart and Mrs. Viola Sievers, dedicated women who contribute their skills to this bustling transportation hub. In the heart of Chicago, a departure yard teems with activity - a testament to the efficiency that keeps this railway running smoothly. Meanwhile, in Iowa, we find ourselves beneath the grandeur of the Chicago & North Western Railroad Viaduct; its construction dating back to 1901 stands as a symbol of progress and innovation. Witnessing freight cars being deftly maneuvered within one of their yards showcases just how meticulously orchestrated operations were during this era. The Proviso yard offers another glimpse into daily life at this iconic railway - it's here that countless goods pass through on their journey across America. The receiving yard is home to the yardmaster's office - a place where decisions are made swiftly and precisely for seamless logistics management. Asbestos spreads on locomotive boilers by skilled workers highlight safety measures taken even then. Venturing further into Chicago's 40th Street shop reveals men diligently working on locomotives; their expertise keeping these powerful machines in top shape for safe travels across vast distances. But it wasn't only men who contributed; women like Elibia Siematter played vital roles too – she was responsible for sweeping at the roundhouse – proving that gender equality had already found its way onto these tracks. Chicago and Northwestern Railways epitomized dedication, hard work, and unity among its employees throughout history. These captivating glimpses offer us insight into an era when railroads were lifelines connecting communities far and wide while reminding us all about those who made it possible.