Name/Title
Postcard, PhotographicEntry/Object ID
2017.013.0010Description
Postcard, Photographic, showing a Chicago, Aurora and Elgin interurban train coming down the middle of Main Street, c 1930. Ticket office is second building from the right. In the center of intersection is a warning light or stop light on a pedestal that reads "Slow Keep Right". Businesses line both sides of the street. Visible on the right are a Drugstore, the "Public Service Company" (which is where you bought interurban tickets) and National Tea Company. Postcard was produced from a photo in the West Chicago Historical Museum's collection. Back is set up like a postcard, unusedPhotograph Details
Subject Person or Organization
Chicago Aurora and Elgin Railroad, National Tea Company, West Chicago City MuseumSubject Place
Road
Main StreetCity
West ChicagoState/Province
IllinoisCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaMade/Created
Date made
circa 1930Time Period
20th CenturyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Postcard, PictureNomenclature Primary Object Term
PostcardNomenclature Sub-Class
Writing MediaNomenclature Class
Written Communication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication