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Concourse, Chicago & Northwestern Terminal, Illinois, USA
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Concourse, Chicago & Northwestern Terminal, Illinois, USA
Train concourse, Chicago & Northwestern Passenger Terminal, Chicago, Illinois, USA, looking towards the Clinton Street exit. Date: circa 1912
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Chandeliers Chicago Clock Columns Empty Fluted Foyer Illinois Lamps Neoclassical Numbers Pillars Platform Platforms Railroad Stairs Trains
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1. Title: "A Grand Departure: The Neoclassical Splendor of Chicago & Northwestern Terminal's Concourse, Circa 1912" 2. In this evocative black-and-white photograph, we are transported back in time to the bustling Chicago & Northwestern Terminal in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The image captures the grandeur and elegance of the terminal's concourse, a neoclassical masterpiece that once served as the gateway to the American railroad experience. 3. The photograph, taken circa 1912, offers a glimpse into the terminal's impressive interior. The concourse is adorned with tall, fluted columns and intricately carved pillars, their classical design a testament to the architectural prowess of the era. The columns support a soaring ceiling, its vastness accentuated by the receding perspective of the stairs leading to the platforms. 4. The concourse is bathed in soft, diffused light, casting long, dramatic shadows. The source of this illumination can be seen in the form of ornate lamps and chandeliers, their delicate glasswork casting a warm, inviting glow. 5. The terminal's numbered platforms, now empty, stand silent and still, their purpose momentarily forgotten. The clock, a prominent feature of the concourse, keeps watch over the scene, its hands frozen in time. 6. The photograph invites us to imagine the hustle and bustle of passengers making their way through the terminal, their footsteps echoing off the marble floors, their voices blending with the distant hum of trains. The scene is a poignant reminder of the romance and adventure that once defined train travel in America. 7. This photograph is a rare and beautiful glimpse into the past, a testament to the enduring allure of Chicago's rich railroad history. The neoclassical splendor of the terminal's concourse stands as a monument to the golden age of train travel, a time when journeys were as much about the destination as the journey itself.
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