Thursday, June 13, 2024

Shirley, IL: GM&O Depot

Original: (Satellite, my guess based on the aerial photo below.)
Current: (Satellite)

Andy Zukowski posted 
Chicago & Alton Railroad Depot in Shirley, Illinois shortly after its construction in 1909.
Larry Candilas: Had to be early 1909 because the tracks were lowered into a cut during the summer and fall of 1909 leaving the station up high and a long flight of stairs down to the tracks. Depot lasted until 1975 when it was moved to neighboring Funks Grove.
Michael Ryan: 18 steps, LOL.

It looks like you can see the path that went down from the south side of the depot to the tracks.
 1940 Aerial Photo from ILHAP 

The local grain elevator also supplies fertilizer.
Street View, Jul 2023

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