Amboy Minnesota Chicago North Western Railroad Depot 1910 Real Photo Postcard

The Chicago and North Western Railway (C&NW) Depot in Amboy, Minnesota, circa 1910, illustrates the foundational role of railroads in the development of the American Midwest. Amboy, established in the late 19th century, was one of many small agricultural communities whose prosperity was directly linked to rail access provided by major lines like the C&NW, connecting local economies to broader markets.