Art deco was a mood. It suggested a modernity of what might or might not arrive. A visual optimism that captivated the public, it spread through artwork, architecture, and yes, railroading. Looking to recapture the passenger traffic lost to automobile and airline, railroads pushed hard to appeal to a new age of traveler. While it may not have fully succeeded…
Walking down Maple Street as a horse-drawn cart passes a Model T. Exploring the laboratories of Thomas Edison. Hearing the faint sound of a whistle in the distance. The ambiance of Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan is unlike any other. A couple of railroad workers meet beneath the large water and coal towers at the Weiser Railroad. The water tower…
