Program on the Building of the
Over 100 Historic Photos
Transcontinental Railroad
150th Anniversary
of the Golden Spike
(on May 10th, 1869)
Friday April 19th 7:30 PM Free
Chicago Union Station
(500 W Jackson Blvd -- Room 107A)
By Charles Paidock
Extensively Illustrated Powerpoint / Slideshow Program will cover:
- historical development of transportation
- the first steam engines and development of the American
standard 4-4-0
- the movement west
- building the transcon and a trip on the finished route
Note: Steps into Room 107A interfere with wheelchair use.
Enter at 500 W. Jackson Blvd., between Clinton & Canal, just three steps.
Railroad Club of Chicago
