Terminal Town: Chicago`s Transportation History from 1939 to Now
Date and Time
Tuesday Sep 1, 2015
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT
Tuesday, September 1, 2015 7:00 PM
Location
Glen Ellyn History Center
800 N. Main Street
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Fees/Admission
$5.00 Adults Students under 18 years of age - free
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Contact Information
Karen Hall
Executive Director
630-469-1867
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Description
Tuesday, September 1, 7:00 PM, the Glen Ellyn History Center becomes the education and entertainment center for the presentation, Terminal Town: Chicago`s Airports, Bus Depots, Train Stations, and Steamship Landings from 1939- to Present Day.
The Glen Ellyn Historical Society is welcoming Joseph P. Schwieterman, Director of DePaul`s Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development and author of the book, Terminal Town.
The admission fee is $5 at the door, students under 18 free.
Schwieterman will be talking about great icons of transportation including Chicago`s Union Station, Dearborn Station, Midway and O`Hare Airports. He will discuss lesser-known and long-gone terminals throughout the metropolitan region. Learn why Chicago is America`s premier travel hub.
For information go to www.glenellynhistory.org or call 630-469-1867.
