Chicago documentary photographer Sigmund Krausz published his Street Types of Chicago in 1892. Rather than take photos on the streets, he lit and posed subjects against a neutral studio backdrop to create what he termed "Character Studies."
Cinematographer Boyd Estus talks about filming the Pioneer Zephyr exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago and the joys of shooting historical documentaries.
Although the rail and automotive industries were always competitors, they shared technology and talent occasionally. Manufacturer Edward Gowen Budd left his mark on both industries during the first half of the century.
Hill saw the potential of unsettled lands, and understood what settlers would need to make their communities thrive. By fulfilling their needs, he would allow both the region and his railroad to prosper.
Budd's star rose quickly at the Great Northern railroad, and at 40, he became the youngest chief executive of a railroad when he was named its president.
The Burlington Historical Society in La Grange, Illinois is devoted to preserving the legacy of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. The following gallery of Zephyr images is a sampling of the society's collection.
