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Photos & Videos Photo of the Day Serving Chicago

Serving Chicago

By Brian Schmidt | June 23, 2021

| Last updated on August 8, 2025

Snow-covered rail yard at freight house

Chicago & North Western’s sprawling freight house at Proviso was located away from the city of Chicago, taking advantage of the available space. Jack Delano photo, Library of Congress collection

Serving Chicago

Chicago & North Western’s sprawling freight house at Proviso was located away from the city of Chicago, taking advantage of the available space. Jack Delano photo, Library of Congress collection

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