History Of The St. Charles Air Line Railroad In Chicago (1902)

History Of The St. Charles Air Line Railroad In Chicago is a book written by John Findley Wallace in 1902. The book provides a comprehensive account of the St. Charles Air Line Railroad which was a crucial transportation route in Chicago during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.The book begins by providing a historical background of the St. Charles Air Line Railroad including its construction ownership and the challenges it faced during its early years. It then goes on to describe the various routes and stations of the railroad as well as the different types of trains that operated on it.The book also includes detailed accounts of the various businesses and industries that relied on the St. Charles Air Line Railroad for transportation such as the meatpacking industry the Chicago Board of Trade and the Chicago Union Stock Yards.In addition to its historical and industrial significance the book also provides insights into the social and cultural aspects of life in Chicago during the early 20th century. It describes the various communities that were served by the railroad as well as the different types of people who used it for transportation.Overall History Of The St. Charles Air Line Railroad In Chicago is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of transportation industry and urban development in Chicago during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.