Pennsylvania Station 1903

Description:	Front: Script in upper left reads, Just Arrived at Winona Lake, Ind. Caption on image reads, Bert Ball, St. L. Upper right reads, Winona Cottage Aug. 21, 1903. Body of message reads, Dear Cousin - We have been here nearly a week and are having a delightful time. I brought G. with me and left the other two with a friend. I wish so much that you could have come. Hope you can come along next year if [...] This is a lovely place. [...] and a great many people here and some noted speakers - Lovingly - E.S.R.Back: Script in upper left reads, Winona Assembly and Summer School, Winona Lake, Ind. Addressed to, Miss Mary Barid, Dearth, Pa. Fayette Co. An early image of the Depot at Winona Lake. The writer is staying at the Winona Cottage and observes that there are many people and noted speakers.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:	1903-08-25
Created By:	Winona Assembly and Summer School, Winona Lake, Ind.
Source:	http://palni.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15705coll8/id/619
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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