Students will strengthen their ability to analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources, and reinforce curriculum objectives related to geography, language arts, social studies, history, and the visual arts. To study the impact of railroads in the local community and to identify railroad-related buildings and structures that survive today. The materials listed below either can be used directly on the computer or can be printed out, photocopied, and distributed to students. The Chattanooga Choo-Choo is open to the public. Although most of the buildings in the Market and Main Streets Historic District are private businesses and not necessarily open to the general public, the neighborhood is easily seen from the public streets.
Some buildings now serve as restaurants or shops and welcome visitors.