Month: July 2025

  • Chicago Union Station at 100: Stories in photography

    Join the Center for Railroad Photography & Art as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Chicago Union Station, a cathedral of railroading made famous in films like The Untouchables and by photographers such as John Gruber, Wallace Abbey, and others. Wednesday, July 23 marked the official anniversary, although the station had already been in use…

  • The Kalmbach Art Collection

    The Kalmbach Art Collection: Pairing Words and Imagery showcases the artwork of Kalmbach Publishing Co., which donated their collection to the Center for Railroad Photography & Art in 2024. Fifty-three original paintings and drawings comprise the collection, their creators a who’s who of railroad artists including Howard Fogg, Gil Reid, and Ted Rose. The 80-page,…