The landmark Union Station in downtown Chicago is marking its 100th birthday this month. According to a veteran reporter at the Chicago Tribune, the massive train station opened to the public in May 1925. Union Station is sandwiched between Adams Street and Jackson Boulevard, which are eastbound and westbound Route 66, respectively. The newspaper explained … Continue reading Union Station in Chicago marking its 100th year
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Interview with a former Harvey Girl from La Posada
This new, well-produced interview features JoAn Fuller, who worked as a Harvey Girl at La Posada at Winslow, Arizona, during the mid-1940s. Fuller also lived near Route 66 in Prewitt, New Mexico, when her husband worked for the railroad. JoAn Fuller Interview from Katrina Parks on Vimeo. It turns out the Fuller interview was produced by … Continue reading Interview with a former Harvey Girl from La Posada