Chicago & North Western Railroad Station

Name/Title

Chicago & North Western Railroad Station

Entry/Object ID

M2002.27.1

Description

An eastbound Chicago and North Western RR train at the Elmhurst station. Caption reads "Train Time C&NWRR Sta Elmhurst, Ill." Postcard bears a one-cent stamp.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Postcard Photograph

Made/Created

Date made

1909

Time Period

1900s

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

It bears a message from Allen to Miss Irma Wehrle in Monee, IL. It is postmarked 1909 from Elmhurst. Across the top in different handwriting from the message is "Elmhurst Train Station 1909." Based on the message it appears Allen, the sender, is a student. "Allen W." is written in the top left corner of the image-side.