Built by Baldwin in 1837, it was purchased by the Galena & Chicago Union Railway (G&CU) which was the direct predecessor of the C&NW. It pulled its first westbound train out of Chicago in 1848 after being transported from NY by schooner. The photo is believed to be dated circa 1875. |
Date:
1/1/1900 |
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Chicago, IL Map ![Show Chicago on a rail map](/images/map_us.gif) |
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