Pennsylvania Station 1913

Description:	Front: Script in upper left reads, Penn Station, Winona Lake, Ind.Back: Body of message reads, Dear Iva: Your cord was recd and will come if I can get a way. I will try to come Sat eve. I have been wanting to come this long while but have been too busy. Asever Gladys. Addressed to, Miss Iva Beigh, Claypool, Ind., R.R. #2. An eastbound train is shown at the PRR station in Winona Lake, Indiana. Travel by rail was the only option, for most people, when traveling beyond short distances.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.
Origin:	1913-06-27
Created By:	W. R. Thomas 5 & 10 Cent Store, Warsaw, Ind.
Source:	http://palni.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15705coll8/id/617
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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