Sibley, IL: Wabash Depot and 1910-1965 World's Largest Corn Crib

Richard Fiedler posted in Facebook

These are two of five pictures that Richard posted in Facebook. Google's 2013 street view shows that the depot still exists but has been "downsized."

Richard Fiedler posted in Facebook

Update:

Richard Fiedler posted
Early photo of the first depot at Sibley IL built by the Chicago and Paducah RR probably around 1875. Photo is from the very early 1880’s as everything in the photo looks new. The WSTL&P completed their new Chicago route through Sibley in 1880 by connecting their Chicago and Strawn RR with their Chicago and Paducah at Risk IL a few miles north of Sibley.  Note the primitive harp switchstand , dirt ballast, and the Nunn train order signal.
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Bill Molony posted
The Wabash Railroad depot at Sibley, Illinois.

Brandon McShane commented on the above posting
This depot is still there, though moved back from the track.

Richard Fiedler commented on the above posting
Colorized postcard from about 1905-1910. This shows the tricolor scheme implemented at that time. Also note the freight room since removed.

Marni Bishop posted six photos with the comment: "When I bought this beauty I never thought I would be saying this but The Depot is For Sale!! ❤️ Scripture says there is a time and season for everything and this season is changing.  I feel She (the depot) needs someone to love on her more than I have time for.  Built in 1881, she has so much character.  2023 we replaced all the windows with similar style to not take any of that detail away. Please message me or give me a call if you are interested in purchasing The Depot.  Sibley has great shops that bring in great business.  I can't wait to watch what's next for her, she deserves the best!"

Richard Fiedler shared with the comment: "Sibley IL Wabash depot is for sale."

Gregg Wolfersheim: It was an antique shop in the early '90's.

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safe_image for Largest corn crib in the world
[Is this the 50-horsepower Fairbanks-Morse engine: Satellite?]

 

ILHAP
[The rectangle at the top by the tracks and north of Ohio Street is probably the depot.]

The land the crib was on is now occupied by a regular grain elevator. This remnant of the Wabash Railroad is now owned by The Bloomer Line.

Satellite

And this town still has a traditional old grain elevator. (A corn crib is really old.)

Street View, Jul 2023 (Satellite)