What's Coming Down the Line? The Railroad in the American Mind

Thu Oct 30 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm UTC-05:00

4000 Green Apple Lane, Monticello, IL, United States, Illinois 61856 | Monticello

Allerton Public Library
Publisher/HostAllerton Public Library
What's Coming Down the Line? The Railroad in the American Mind
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Thursday, October 30th from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
What's Coming Down the Line? The Railroad in the American Mind
Illinois is the nation’s railroad crossroads. This not only shaped the state’s economy and communities but created an industry with a cultural allure.
The speeding locomotive was a real-life representation of progress, and people gathered trackside to marvel at the big city opulence represented by an Illinois-built Pullman car.
Railroads not only accelerated Illinois’ economic development and population growth, but also became icons that influenced American culture.
The national land-based transportation network radically changed the economy, how people traveled, and how corporate structure evolved.
Rail workers were seen as heroic as they faced an extremely dangerous occupation.
The railroad became a cultural symbol, reflected in advertising, cinema, and children’s toys. Join Mike Matejka for this intimate look into this industry.
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