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Northwestern Passenger Station, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Chicago and Northwestern Passenger Terminal, Madison Street, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Date: 1933
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1933 Chicago Illinois Madison Northwestern Railroad Terminal Terminus
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In this photograph, the Northwestern Passenger Station in Chicago, Illinois, USA, stands proudly as a testament to the golden age of rail travel in America during the 1930s. The image, taken in 1933, showcases the grandeur and sophistication of the Northwestern Railway's Madison Street Terminal, which served as a major transportation hub for the city's residents and travelers. The Northwestern Passenger Station, also known as the Northwestern Terminal or the Northwestern Transportation Building, was a marvel of modern architecture. Designed by the architectural firm of Holabird & Root, the building was a harmonious blend of Art Deco and Beaux-Arts styles, featuring sleek lines, ornate detailing, and an imposing facade. The station's large arched windows allowed ample natural light to flood the interior, while the exterior was adorned with intricate stonework and decorative motifs. The photograph captures the station at a time when rail travel was the primary mode of long-distance transportation in the United States. Passengers would arrive at the station, often dressed in their finest attire, to board trains that would take them to their destinations across the country. The Northwestern Passenger Station was a symbol of the excitement and adventure that came with travel, as well as the sense of connection and community that came with gathering at a transportation hub. As you gaze at this photograph, you can almost hear the hum of activity that once filled the Northwestern Passenger Station. The sound of announcements over the PA system, the clatter of luggage being loaded onto trains, and the bustle of passengers making their way to their platforms. This image is a reminder of a bygone era, when rail travel was the backbone of America's transportation network and the Northwestern Passenger Station in Chicago was a vital part of that story.
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