The New York Central System A Railroad of the Dayton and Miami Valley

This fun little promotional pamphlet was issued by the New York Central System to advertise the Dayton Centennial and Miami Valley Celebration from June 15-22, 1941. The accompanying text cleverly incorporates the history of the town with corporate success, as the New York Central operated the Big Four Route, successors to the Mad River and Lake Erie R.R. (Ohio’s first railroad). A map on the back cover highlights the breadth of the New York Central System, connecting Chicago and St. Louis to New York and Boston. The Water Level Route You Can Sleep!