Friday, June 7, 2024

Tonica, IL: IC Depot

(Satellite)

Tonica is another town on the abandoned IC Charter Line.

Andy Zukowski posted
Illinois Central Railroad Depot in Tonica, Illinois. C1910

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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