Chicago & North Western Railroad Detour During Underpass Construction

Name/Title

Chicago & North Western Railroad Detour During Underpass Construction

Entry/Object ID

M93.22.23

Description

Freight train on Chicago & North Western railroad tracks, rerouted due to the underpass construction.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Black and White Print

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Robert Kross

Role

Photographer

Date made

Mar 30, 1977

Time Period

1970s

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

Photo Identification hand-written on the back of the print: "Elmhurst Underpass Program: From on top of Elm. Nat'l Bank Bldg looking E. - CNWRR freight navigates 'shoo fly' due to underpass bridge construction. Note train tracks are on E. Park Av. There is a blue stamp in the lower right corner on the back "Photo by Bob Kross Elmhurst, Illinois." Print is dated Mar 30, 1977.