development

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Development Assistance

Trains, Boats, Automobiles, and Airplanes

Trains, Boats, Automobiles, and Airplanes

This is Chapter 13 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 emergence of modern transport and its impact on railroad companies such as the CB&Q.

Suburbanization

Suburbanization

This is Chapter 12 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 role of passenger rail for the process of suburbanization.

The National Park Line

The National Park Line

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.

Western Tourism

Western Tourism

This is Chapter 8 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 the CB&Q became part of a transcontinental route.

Burlington Vista Domes

Burlington Vista Domes

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.

Scenic Route Guides: “Something worth seeing every hour of the journey”

Scenic Route Guides: “Something worth seeing every hour of the journey”

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.

The Pacific Northwest: “Most people are captivated and captured on their first trip”

The Pacific Northwest: “Most people are captivated and captured on their first trip”

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.

The CB&Q, Buffalo Bill, and the Development of Wyoming

The CB&Q, Buffalo Bill, and the Development of Wyoming

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.

“Room eno’ for all”: Promotion of Settlement in Iowa and Nebraska

“Room eno’ for all”: Promotion of Settlement in Iowa 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.

US Government Land Grants: “A pleasure to break the wild prairie”

US Government Land Grants: “A pleasure to break the wild prairie”

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.