Chicago Union Station

Fred Ash¿s interest in railroads, especially passenger trains, was piqued as a teenager and nurtured after moving to Chicago. After thirty years specializing in nonprofit and government finance, he retired to complete this history that has lain in wait for over twenty years.

Sommario

Acknowledgments

Introduction: The Continental Divide

1. Humble Beginnings

2. Coming Together

3. A Depot Worthy of Chicago

4. A Most Public Service

5. Colossus of the Roads

6. City within a City

7. Red Ink in the White City

8. Remodeling the Depot, Remaking the City

Bibliography

Appendix A: Chicago's Railroad Terminals

Appendix B: Naming Conventions

Info autore

Fred Ash

Riassunto

Railroad historian Fred Ash tells the story of Chicago Union Station and documents the impact it had on the growing city and the entire Midwest, including over 100 stunning photographs and the fascinating stories of businessmen, politicians, workers, and immigrants whose everyday lives were affected by the bustling transportation hub.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Fred Ash
• Editore: Indiana University Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 31.03.2018
• EAN: 9780253027290
• ISBN: 978-0-253-02729-0
• Pagine: 304
• Serie: Railroads Past and Present; Railroads Past and Present
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Veicoli, aerei , imbarcazioni, viaggi aerospaziali > Veicoli su rotaia; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Arte > Architettura