Lemont, IL: Santa Fe Depot

Bill Molony -> Chicagoland Railfan

Bill did not comment. James answered a question as to when it was torn down.

James L. Ludwig: 1983 it was razed so as to position the cranes for the construction of the Lemont Road Bridge. It was offered for sale with relocation by the purchaser but no one made a reasonable offer. The Milepost 25 is located where the far east end of the platform was.

It was no longer used because the commuter service through this town to Joliet is provided on the former GM&O tracks.

Mark Hinsdale Comment on Bill's posting
A view from the other side in 1977...

Update:

Bill Molony posted
The Santa Fe depot at Lemont on November 14, 1981.
This depot was also cut down from its original size.
Joseph Obrien Building the new bridge in the background.

Bill Molony posted
The Santa Fe depot at Lemont in 1969, before it was cut down in size.

Bill Molony posted
The Santa Fe depot at Lemont - 1916.
Dennis DeBruler Note the horse&wagon and milk cans in the lower-right corner.
[This looks like brick. I wonder why it was replaced because the newer one does not look larger. Or did they "modernize" it by filling in some windows and adding some siding?]
Bill Molony posted again
An eastbound Santa Fe freight train pulling away from the depot in Lemont - 1916.