Wilmette Public Library Local History Digital Collection

Waiting for President Roosevelt's train

Description
Media Type
Image
Item Type
Photographs
Description
Nathaniel Webb keeps an eye on Wilmette residents waiting along the railroad tracks for Theodore Roosevelt's train to pass. Roosevelt was on his way to the Great Lakes Naval Station to visit Father Edward J. Vattmann, Army chaplain during World War I.
Date of Original
About 1918
Subject(s)
Railroads
World War 1914-1918
Webb, Nathaniel
Geographic Coverage
  • Wilmette
    Illinois, United States
    Latitude: 42.0761363227515 Longitude: -87.7079054602051
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Public domain: Copyright has expired according to United States law. No restrictions on use.
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