Adrian Minnesota Chicago North Western Railroad Station 1911 Real Photo Postcard

The Adrian, Minnesota station, likely photographed around 1911, was a crucial component of the Chicago and North Western Railway's expansive network. During this period, railroad stations across the American Midwest functioned as the primary gateways for both passenger travel and the commercial transport of goods, connecting agricultural communities like Adrian to larger regional and national markets. The wooden structure, typical of smaller town depots, reflects the functional architecture prevalent for railway facilities in the early 20th century.