The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad played an important role in the transformation of settlement, agriculture, commerce, and recreation in North America. This is the overview page of the virtual exhibition "Promotion and Transformation of Landscapes along the CB&Q Railroad" by environmental historian Eric D. Olmanson.
This is Chapter 10 of the virtual exhibition "Promotion and Transformation of Landscapes along the CB&Q Railroad" by environmental historian Eric D. Olmanson. The chapter focuses on how railroads played a crucial role in establishing and popularizing US national parks such as Yellowstone.
This is Chapter 1 of the virtual exhibition "Promotion and Transformation of Landscapes along the CB&Q Railroad" by environmental historian Eric D. Olmanson. It includes the story of how the Standard Time System was adopted in the US.
The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad played an important role in the transformation of settlement, agriculture, commerce, and recreation in North America. This is the introductory chapter of the virtual exhibition "Promotion and Transformation of Landscapes along the CB&Q Railroad" by environmental historian Eric D. Olmanson.
This is Chapter 2 of the virtual exhibition "Promotion and Transformation of Landscapes along the CB&Q Railroad" by environmental historian Eric D. Olmanson. The chapter discusses the impact of US land grants for railroad and settlement development especially in the states of Missouri and Nebraska.
This is Chapter 3 is of the virtual exhibition "Promotion and Transformation of Landscapes along the CB&Q Railroad" and focuses on the Burlington's promotion of settlement in Iowa and Nebraska.
This is Chapter 4 of the virtual exhibition "Promotion and Transformation of Landscapes along the CB&Q Railroad" by environmental historian Eric D. Olmanson. The chapter focuses on "Buffalo Bill" William Cody and the development of Wyoming.
This is Chapter 5 of the virtual exhibition "Promotion and Transformation of Landscapes along the CB&Q Railroad" by environmental historian Eric D. Olmanson. The chapter presents a selection of covers from CB&Q brochures that illustrate a certain vision of the Pacific Northwest.
This is Chapter 6 of the virtual exhibition "Promotion and Transformation of Landscapes along the CB&Q Railroad" by environmental historian Eric D. Olmanson. The chapter focuses on the establishment of CB&Q's Scenic Routes.
This is Chapter 7 of the virtual exhibition "Promotion and Transformation of Landscapes along the CB&Q Railroad" by environmental historian Eric D. Olmanson. The chapter focuses on the famous Burlington Vista Dome.
