Pennsylvania Station

Description:	Front: Script at top of postcard reads, Penn Station, Winona Lake, Ind.Back: Body of message reads, Hello Sis: How you be. I be fine. The weather is fine. Just came home from Indianapolis sure did have a fine time. The weather is something fierce up here am nearly smothered. Am now settled in my new home. [...] such a time to get moved was going to come down last week and had to go to Indianapolis. Well why dont you write. Sue. Addressed to, Sis. Wells, Pierceton, Ind. The square shaped structure on the left was the tunnel where passengers boarding or detraining from trains on the northside track could safely walk without having to cross the rails. An eastbound passenger train is at the station.The Pennsylvania Railroad was the successor to the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad. This was their main line that connected New York, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with Chicago. The first passenger station was constructed to serve Eagle Lake, Indiana. Only a few trains stopped at this station, while more trains stopped in Warsaw. From the early 1890’s until 1902 the Pennsylvania Railroad ran a “dummy” train between Warsaw and Eagle Lake/Winona Lake. This was a short passenger route that used antiquated equipment, but did run on a regular schedule. The growth of the “west” prompted the PRR to double track its line between Pittsburgh and Chicago. The tracks for the “dummy” train would now be used for regular long distance service. A trolley line was built to carry passengers between Warsaw and Winona Lake. These passengers were the economic lifeblood of the Winona Assembly. The PRR station continued to make stops. For many years a special train would bring passengers from Chicago to Winona for Moody Week. The station was located to the east of the present day Argonne Road underpass/viaduct.
Created By:	W. R. Thomas 5 & 10 Cent Store, Warsaw, Ind.
Source:	http://palni.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15705coll8/id/615
Collection:	Grace College - Winona Lake Postcards
Copyright:	Contact Morgan Library, Winona Lake, IN for copy and usage permissions
Geography:	Winona Lake (Ind.)
Subjects:	Pennsylvania Station

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