Mark your calendars for the next event – "From This Small Beginning Chicago’s Great Railroad Empire Was Born"
The railroads have played an important role in the growth of Chicago. They are, for better or worse, an integral part of the city's fabric. In 1848 the first train to operate in the city ran west pulled by the locomotive Pioneer, today on permanent display at the Chicago History Museum. This evening’s presentation will cover the history of Chicago's railroads and the efforts to honor that history with "Chicago Railroad History Month". This effort is dedicated to the goal of a greater celebration in 2023, the 175th Anniversary of the Pioneer's first run. This evening’s presenter, David Daruszka, is a retired locomotive engineer and Vice President of the Blackhawk Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, the sponsor of Chicago Railroad History Month.
Friday November 15, 2019 – 7 PM
Ridge Historical Society
Graver-Driscoll House
10621 S. Seeley Avenue Chicago, IL
This program is free and open to the public
Reservations Recommended:
773-881-1675 or email at ridgehistory@hotmail.com
Light refreshments will be served.