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Lake Shore Limited luncheon menu, 1975.

Multi-color printed paper lunch menu issued in November 1975 for use on the Lake Shore Limited (Chicago-New York/Boston). The front cover features a vase with a carnation. Passengers could chose between sandwiches or entrees such as pan fried sole and baked chopped sirloin steak, as well as appetizers and desserts. From the Ann Owens Collection.

Lake Shore Limited poster, 2000s.

Full color printed paper poster highlighting the route of the Lake Shore Limited (Chicago-New York/Boston); work was released in the 2000s.

Cleveland station dedication, 1977.

Black and white photo from the July 15, 1977 issue of Amtrak NEWS showing an open house at the new Cleveland, Ohio, station.

Lake Shore Limited cachet, 2005.

Standard paper envelope with printed cachet, stamps and cancellation marks. This piece was created in 2005 to mark the 30th anniversary of the Lake Shore Limited (Boston/New York-Chicago).

Christening the Lake Shore Limited, 1978.

Black and white photograph from the October 1978 issue of Amtrak NEWS.

Kicking off "Twentieth Century Week," 1978.

Black and white photograph from the October 1978 issue of Amtrak NEWS.

On the Twentieth Century employee discount card, 1978.

Printed paper card for discounted employee tickets to the Broadway musical On the Twentieth Century, playing at the St. James Theatre. From the Ann Owens Collection.

On the Twentieth Century napkin, 1978.

Paper cocktail napkin printed with artwork from On the Twentieth Century, a Broadway musical used to promote travel on the Lake Shore Limited. From the Ann Owens Collection, 1978.

Lake Shore Limited route guide, 1990s.

Two-color printed paper route guide issued in the 1990s for the daily Lake Shore Limited (New York/Boston-Chicago). Guide offers brief descriptions of cities and towns along the route, as well as a map and photo tips. From the Ann Owens Collection.

Lake Shore Limited route guide.

Multicolor printed paper route guide issued in the mid-1970s for the new, daily Lake Shore Limited (Chicago-New York/Boston). Guide offers brief descriptions of cities along the route, accommodations and the roles of crew members. From the Ann Owens Collection. The modern Lake Shore Limited began operations in fall 1975.