Tonica is another town on the abandoned IC Charter Line.
Andy Zukowski posted Illinois Central Railroad Depot in Tonica, Illinois. C1910 |
Andy Zukowski posted Illinois Central Railroad Depot in Tonica, Illinois. 1950's. Chet French: Train is southbound. Probably #375. Richard Fiedler shared |
At first, I wondered why the CB&Q wasn't closer to town. And then I noticed that it is down in a valley.
1939 Wenona Quad @ 62,500 |
1939 Aerial Photo from ILHAP Dennis DeBruler commented on Andy's post Perl Street now occupies the IC RoW. So the depot was in the northeast quadrant of Perl and Elm Streets. 1939 aerial |
Satellite |
Once again, fertilizer is an important part of the local elevator company's service.
NorthernPartners |
No street driver went down the side road.
Street View, May 2018 |
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