Chicago... Railroad Hub of The Nation
CHICAGO...
RAILROAD HUB OF THE NATION
Ever since the westward expansion of the frontier, Chicago has been the heart of the nation's rail network. Trains from the North, South, East and West arrive and depart from here.
Twenty-one railroads once served passengers from seven major terminals in Chicago:
UNION LA SALLE DEARBORN RANDOLPH
NORTH WESTERN CENTRAL GRAND CENTRAL
The tradition of serving the nation's travelling public is maintained by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak). Chicago Union Station is Amtrak's hub of inter-city operations and also serves as a major Metra commuter rail terminal.
"CHICAGO"
Hog Butcher for the World
Tool maker, Stacker of Wheat,
Player with Railroads and the Nation's Freight Handler;
Stormy, husky, brawling,
City of Big Shoulders
Carl Sandburg (1916)
NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Historic Plaque Commission
1993
Photo and transcription provided by Brendan Scanlan