From the Shorpy site. Well worth going to these photos and taking a look at them, making them larger and definitely read the comments.
JAN. 17, 2014 FOR US: 1943-- January 1943 "Chicago, Illinois, Union Station train concourse. By Jack Delano, Office of War Information (OWI) There is a huge sign at the end of the hall. A comment said that the bonds purchased matured in 40 years at five times their cost.
JUNE 6, 2007 MODEL FLIGHT: 1943-- "Model airplanes decorate the ceiling of train concourse at Union Station in Chicago, Illinois. By Jack Delano OWI (who took a lot of train photos during the war). Comment: saw them at age 7 Another comment said they were made by youngsters.
JAN. 17, 2014 FOR THEM, BOMBS: 1943-- January 1942 "Chicago, Illinois, Union Station train concourse. By Jack Delano, OWI. There is a sign showing the way to the USO Lounge and Servicemen's Canteen.
--GreGen
The USS North Carolina (BB-55) My all-time favorite warship. As an elementary school student in North Carolina, I donated nickels and dimes to save this ship back in the early sixties.
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