CHICAGO : CITY OF SIX STATIONS

Unlike New York, which has two railroad stations, or Los Angeles, with one, Chicago has six-and passengers relied on taxis to make connections. This article provides a rundown on each of those stations: La Salle Street, Dearborn, Central, Union, Grand Central, and North Western. Each sketch provides a brief history of the station, which railroads it once served (and currently serves), its architecture, and its character.