Momence, IL: C&EI Coaling Tower and Depots

Four of 16 photos posted by Eric Berg.
Richard Schroeder to all, most of the photos, especially the ones noted as Bob McQuowen, are from the C&EI HS Archives and furnished to allow the citizens of the Momence area see their railroad history.

a
C&EI coaling tower just south of rt. 114 at Momence (1927, Bowman Studios)

b
Original C&EI Momence depot (1905)

c
2nd C&EI Momence depot (11-1964, Bob McQuown)
[A collection below shows that this was the third C&EI depot built in 1950s.]

d
Aerial view of C&EI depot area at Momence in August of 1962. R.W. McQuown photo.
Dave Durham Did the tracks on the right cross the street at one time?
Eric Berg Yes, and as recent as the 1990's. They went to a small elevator, which unfortunately I have no pictures of.

Eric Berg posted several photos of the depot with the comment: "Chicago & Eastern Illinois Momence depot pictures over the years, showing the original depot and the 2nd depot after the fire destroying the 1st one. Photo credits and dates posted if known." I included duplicated to maintain his order of presentation.

1, 1905, looking north at original wooden depot. 

2, 1920, new depot. Gate tower and water tank shown also.

3, A northbound at the depot in the 1920's.

4, A northbound at the depot in the 1920's.

5, A northbound at the depot in the 1920's.

6, Aerial view of the depot looking south in August of 1962. Photo by R.W. McQuown, C&EIHS collection.

7, Momence depot in August of 1962. Photo by R.W. McQuown, C&EIHS collection.

8, Momence depot in 1972. Photo by Earl Mitchell.
[Note the MISSOURI PACIFIC LINES sign on the side of the building.]

9, Momence depot in November of 1964. Photo by R.W. McQuown, C&EIHS collection.

10, Waiting room at Momence depot.