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CHICAGO: RAILROAD, 1943. View of the Proviso yard of the Chicago and Northwestern
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CHICAGO: RAILROAD, 1943. View of the Proviso yard of the Chicago and Northwestern
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. Photograph by Jack Delano, Spring 1943
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1943 April Boxcar Chicago Chicago And North Western Railw Coal Delano Illinois Jack Proviso Railroad Roundhouse Spring Track Train Transport Yard
CHICAGO - RAILROAD, 1943. A Glimpse into the Heart of Industrial America
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. This photograph captures a bustling scene at the Proviso yard of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad in Chicago, Illinois during the spring of 1943. Taken by photographer Jack Delano, this image offers a fascinating glimpse into the heart of industrial America during World War II. In the foreground, we see a boxcar standing tall on its tracks, symbolizing the vital role that railroads played in transporting goods across the nation. The coal chute and roundhouse loom in the background, serving as reminders of Chicago's reliance on coal for energy production at that time. The composition exudes an air of mid-century nostalgia with its vintage train cars and steam engines dotting the landscape. It transports us back to an era when trains were not only essential for transportation but also represented progress and innovation. Delano's keen eye for detail allows us to appreciate both the grandeur and intricacies of this railway hub. From workers diligently tending to their tasks to billowing smoke rising from locomotives, every element tells a story about America's industrial might. This print serves as a timeless tribute to Chicago's rich railroad history while also capturing a moment frozen in time - an emblematic slice of American life during one pivotal year in our nation's past.
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