Rockdale, IL: Lost/Chicago, Ottawa & Peoria Depot

(Satellite)

Jim Johnson posted two photos with the comment: "Rockdale before it burned down."

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Fortunately, there is still water in toeday's I&M Canal remnant so it was easy to determine the depot's location just east of Larkin Avenue.

1923/23 Joliet Quad @ 62,500

Since interurban railroads are long gone, I started with the oldest topo map available. But the town didn't even exist then!

1892/1920 Joliet Quad @ 62,500

This aerial photo confirms the location. On the right is the little I&M Canal Lock #5 and part of the big Brandon Road Lock.

1939 Aerial Photo from ILHAP