The End of the Chicago Trolley Era
The Chicago Trolley and Double Decker Company ceased their tour operations at the end of 2019. That marks the end of an era in Chicago’s transportation history. The Chicago Trolley Company mostly offered general sightseeing tours and “party bus” services, but the history of actual Chicago trolleys goes back much further. In one form or another, vehicles […]
A Global Hub: the History of Chicago Transportation
A week ago, countless locals and visitors passed through Chicago during their Thanksgiving travels. According to a recent article, nearly a million people had a seat booked at O’Hare during the week of Thanksgiving. Whether they knew it or not, as they stood in line or waited for lift-off, those passengers were part of the […]