This book traces the history of the railroads that formed the Baltimore & Ohio Chicago Terminal
from the LaSalle & Chicago Railroad projected in 1867 to the Chicago & Great Western,
which together with the Chicago & Calumet Terminal formed the Chicago Terminal Transfer,
which became the Baltimore & Ohio Chicago Terminal.
The Baltimore & Ohio is followed from its entry into Chicago in 1873 to the formation of CSX in 1980.
The book traces the history of the Chicago & Western Indiana Railroad from before its inception,
including its battles to get to the center of the city and build its depot.
The story continues through the formation of Amtrak and its sale to the Missouri Pacific in 1981.
To many, the far eastern end of the Wisconsin Central is somewhat of a mystery.
This book documents building to Chicago and the men who did it.
Telling this story must include what was happening not only in Milwaukee and Chicago,
but also in the great banking centers of New York and Boston. It took money to build a railroad;
how it was financed was just as important as the actual construction.
Both pickle and vinegar companies are featured- the major players, their history, operations and cars.
Special attention is given to Michigan and Wisconsin, with charts of where cucumbers were grown,
cities with pickle and vinegar factories and their relationship to Chicago-at one time the leading maker of pickles and vinegar.
