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Chicago Railroad Fair photographs and postcards

 Collection
Accession: 1998-244
Abstract:

The Chicago Railroad Fair was the last exposition that featured railroads as its theme. It marked the centennial of the arrival of railroads to Chicago and their role in westward expansion. The exposition was held in 1948 and 1949 in Chicago. This collection consists of souvenir postcards and miniature photographic views of the buildings and locomotives at the Fair.

Dates: 1948-1949

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  • Subject: Railroads -- Rolling stock X
  • Names: Grogan Photo Company (Danville,Ill.) X