The Chicago and North Western Railway's E-4 type streamliners, which headed the "Overland Limited" and "Challenger" trains between Chicago and the West Coast, stand in the Chicago Passenger Station.

"The Abraham Lincoln", train No. 2, northbound, departs from Springfield, Illinois in 1963. This Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad train ran from St. Louis to Chicago.

Monotone postcard with the word ALICE across the front. Within the letters of the word are faces of women. Written at the bottom of the front of the card, " From your sis who is having a time in Chicago". Correspondence on the back reads," My dear Sis:- I am still having 'Time of my life' but am getting anxious to hear from somebody. Especially as I left Pap not well. Had one letter from Hattie. We went to Jackson park last night and walked about 1 1/2 miles on the lake front - my it was grand. Rosa". It is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Dill, P.O. Box 838, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Chicago, Ill. on Aug 25, 1908.

Gulf, Mobile and Ohio's "The Ann Rutledge" train No. 19 southbound, departing from Springfield, Illinois in 1957. Notice the State Capitol building behind the train.

Color postcard with a picture of the boat house at Humboldt Park in Chicago, Illinois. The large boathouse sits on the edge of a lake surrounded by trees. A couple rows in a boat across the water. The correspondence reads, "Dear old Sis, Am still having a fine time wish you and Hes were here with me. Am going out on an auto this aft. to take in the city. Don't know when I'll find time to write a letter. as they ? when I write postals. Lovingly, Rosa". It is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Dill, P.O.Box 838, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Aug 24 1908.

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad's "California Zephyr", one of the nation's greatest trains, is leaving Chicago for the Pacific Coast, making a cross-over on the main line tracks south of the Chicago's Union Station in October 1963.

Postcard with an image of Chaddock College. To the right of the image is the text, "Chaddock College, Quincy, Ill." Handwritten is, "Aug 19-07 Love and kisses from Erloo and Babbo to Dolly [ ] M.E." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 E 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Quincy, Ill. on Aug 30, 1907.

This photograph depicts one of the nations finest railroad passenger stations - Chicago and North Western Railway's Chicago passenger station. Sign above the station says" Streamliners, North Western, Union Pacific"

This photograph portrays an unusual rail consist: Chicago and Western Indiana Railroad's Engine No. 202, a 2-6-2 type heading the "pay-car" in Chicago. In this era the railroad's tracks were being elevated throughout the metropolitan area.

Early morning commuters from Chicago Union Station cross the Jackson Street bridge. In the background is the office portion which contains the Station's main waiting room.

One of the nation's great railroad passenger terminals, the Chicago Union Station on July 13, 1969.

South side of the Chicago Union Station which is used by passenger trains of the Penn Central, Burlington Northern and Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroads. The north side of this station is used by trains of the Milwaukee Road.

Concourse area of the Chicago Union Station looking toward the main waiting rooms on May 16, 1969.

One of the Illinois Central's de luxe passenger trains; the "Daylight Special" train No. 19 southbound, stands in the Central Station in Chicago - as passengers entrain - prior to the departure hour : 10:02 AM. This train (and its companion, No. 20 northbound) operated between Chicago, Springfield, and St. Louis. The rail distance was 294.17 miles; and the schedule was 7 hours and 44 minutes: equivalent to a running time of about 40 miles per hour. This photograph was taken in the summer of 1911. This was a modern train in that era - cited in the Official Guide of the Railways (June 1916) as: All steel and electric-lighted. The consist included: chair cars and coaches, cafe-club car and Observation Parlor car.

Color postcard with an image of a street that runs through a residential area. Below the image is the text, "Quincy, Ill., East Main Street" and handwritten is, "Aug. 22-1907. Love to Dolly [ ] from your Baboo and Erloo." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, #206 E 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Quincy, Ill. on Aug 30, 1907.

A famous name train which operated for many years between Chicago and Milwaukee, the North Shore Line's "Electro-liner" stands on elevated railway track in the Roosevelt Road Yard, Chicago on January 18, 1963.

Color postcard with an image of the First National Bank Building of Chicago. Correspondence reads, "[ ] write more. Dearfully glad to hear from you." It is addressed to Miss E. A. Dill, 206 E. 5th St., Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Peoria, Ill. on Jun 1907 .

Grand Central Station, Chicago was opened on December 8, 1890. Baltimore and Ohio's passenger service into and out of this terminal was inaugurated in Dec 1, 1891. Sign on the side of the building says, " C & O, B & O Want Passengers? You bet! only $22.15 to Washington - Free movies - Try us - WA.2-2211".

Illinois Central's modern streamliner "The Green Diamond" train No. 21, southbound, leaving Chicago enroute to St. Louis.

Postcard with an image of the Illinois steamboat in Quincy, Illinois. Handwritten on the front of the postcard is, "7-23-07 From Dorothy Katherine Erler." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill, 206 E. 5th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Quincy, Ill on Jul 28, 1907.

Color postcard depicting a row of houses along Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, Illinois. Tree-lined sidewalks run in front of the houses. The correspondence on the back reads,"Hello Auntie's Baby- Are you Auntie's baby? Well guess you got my card from Michigan City and will be glad to know I got back to Chi. safe. Came near being sick and 9/10 of the crowd were and it made you sick to see them. Auntie". It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise dill, P.O. Box 838, Oklahoma City, Okla. it is postmarked Chicago Aug 24, 1908.

Color postcard depicting the new Cook County court house in Chicago. Written on the front, "Chas certainly is fixed up nicely - and has such a sweet wife, I like her so much. And they all seem so glad to have us with them Sis". The correspondence on the back reads, "Dear old Sis:- am having the best time imaginable. got me a real pretty suit for work yesterday - went outlast night to the 'White City' will go this aft out on the lake. and they have enough trips planned to last a mo. Rose". It is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Dill, P.O. Box 838, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Chicago, Ill.

Color postcard with an image of Riverview Park located in Quincy, Illinois. Below the image is the text, "Riverview Park, Quincy, Ill." and handwritten is "7-20-'07." The correspondence on the back reads, "Dear Mrs. Dill:- The weather is very hot. It has rained every day since my arrival. How is "Dody". Kiss her for me. Mayme Erler." The postcard is addressed to Mrs. Earl Dill, 206 E. 5th St., Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Quincy, Ill. on Jul 20, 1907.

Color postcard depicting Washington Park in Chicago, Illinois. A group rows in a boat near a wooden footbridge while sheep graze on the bank. Correspondence on the back reads, "Dear Mrs. Dill I will write sometime. Am still in Chicago - expect to leave next month for Cal. how are you all? Write when you have time Alice M. 6032 Greenwood Av." It is addressed to Mrs, E. A. Dill, Paris, Texas. It is postmarked Chicago, Ill on Jun 15, 1908.