Antique 1920 Elks 56th Reunion Pin -Chicago Railway Center World Market Train

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Antique 1920 Elks 56th Annual Reunion Chicago Pin - Railway Center World Market - Train Pin History
Condition is Very Good vintage
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About this product:
This is a unique pin from the Elks Lodge.  It is great for Elks fans or vintage pin fans, but also great for history buffs for the Chicago Railway system/ train aficionados since it features 3 railway scenes in the pin.  The first is a birds-eye view of the Chicago railway center at that particular year and to the left of the elk, it shows a close-up of a train and to the right of the elk, it shows a cow and pig - demonstrating how the Chicago Railway Center was THE way to connect the city with all over the world - transporting all kinds of goods & people.  Really neat.  The pin has the Elks head and 'BPOE' and 2 baby blue flowers enameled on either side of the clock which is always set to the 11:00 toast.  It has 'Chicago July 1920' in tiny letters near the top edge and 'Railway Center World Market' in tiny letters along the bottom edge.  Made by Robbins Co. Attelboro, Mass. The pin does have some normal wear and patina due to its age and being stored away for many years.  It has not been cleaned; patina gives it a better history! :)  Please look carefully at all photos since I do not accept returns.  From a smoke-free & pet-free home.
You can read about some interesting Chicago Railway Center history here: https://chicagology.com/transportation/railroadcenter/
Hope you enjoy it!
Thank you.