A Guide to Chicago's Train Stations: Present and Past
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| Rating | : | 4.58 (535 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0804008698 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 300 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"I love it" according to Kirk Gustafson. Great photos and history in one !. great book and seller My seller was spectacular, the book was rated as merely good when in fact it was far better. good communication and very fast ship in good safe packaging. high recommend. Great book, too.
Fascinating history of the substantial and varied railroad stations that once existed throughout Chicago. The design and scale of train stations expressed the wealth and power of their communities during the Railroad Age and Chicago in the 1920s had more than 12 terminals and 462 elevated railway and commuter stations in an amazing array of designs. This book traces the history, architecture, owners, and technological innovations of over 150 of Chicago's stations many long gone but still visually enthralling in rare vintage photos. 425 pages with indexes.. The competition amongst railroads produced