Thursday, June 22, 2023

Stationary Streamliners, Modernist Railroad Passenger Stations in North America by Adam S. Alsobrook at the 470 Membership Meeting on February 15, 2023

Amidst the dark days of the Great Depression, sleek new streamlined passenger trains captured the imaginations of the traveling public. Some railroads built Modernist passenger stations to accompany their new streamliners. This presentation will consist of three sections: the first section will present some early examples of Modernist railroad passenger stations. The second section will provide historical context and a broad overview of Modernist railroad passenger stations built in the United States and Canada. The third section will include a closer look at several selected Modernist railroad passenger stations, especially those constructed by the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific railroads

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