The heart of America grows with Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad

The heart of America grows with Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad

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The Newberry Library’s Ginger Frere and Martha Briggs take us on a tour of the Burlington Railroad to learn about the communities built around the line. Their exhibition,Everywhere West: Daily Life Along the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad runs at the Newberry Library through Saturday.