Author: Elrond Lawrence

  • Zoom program: Traqueros in Chicago and the Midwest on July 14

    Over a century has passed since the first wave of Mexican immigrants arrived in Chicago, many directly recruited by railroad companies. However, the history of Mexican and Mexican-American traqueros (railroad workers) in the Midwest remains overlooked. Through a community collection process and archival research, Ismael Cuevas will discuss the curatorial process of his inaugural exhibition,…

  • Zoom program: The Poetry of Railway Bridges

    This program was recorded and will be posted soon on the Center’s YouTube page at @railphotoart. Lovers of bridges and great railroad photography will be thrilled with our June 30th Zoom program, featuring Todd Halamka, author and photographer of the Summer Railroad Heritage cover story, “The Poetry of Railway Bridges.” Join Todd as he expands…

  • Conversations coming to Colorado on August 22

    Join us for CRP&A’s special one-day conference at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden, Colorado, on Saturday, August 22. Conversations Colorado will feature an outstanding lineup of railroad photography presenters, including Bill Botkin, Mel Patrick, Joe McMillan, Steve Patterson, John Crisanti, and Bryan Bechtold. Registration is now available — Click here. We will also co-host…

  • David Plowden, 1932-2026

    We’re deeply saddened to report the passing of David Plowden, one of the giants in American photography and a friend of the CRP&A from its founding. Plowden passed away on May 4th, at age 93; memorial service plans have yet to be determined. “Getting to know David over the years ranks awfully close to the…

  • Zoom program: Four decades of Northeast rail photography with Ken Karlewicz

    Thanks to the nearly 150 who joined us Tuesday, May 12, for “Lure of the Rails,” an evening with Northeast photographer Ken Karlewicz. Ken developed an early appreciation for photography after receiving a Brownie Hawkeye camera from his father at age nine. His fascination with railroads began early as well, inspired by countless visits to…