Elgin, IL: C&NW East Elgin Depot

(Satellite)

C&NW had two depots in Elgin. The West Elgin Depot was on the original G&CU mainline after it crossed the Fox River whereas the East Elgin Depot was on the Lake Geneva Line. That branch left the mainline in the south part of Elgin at the Fox River Switch.

Comments concerning a photo of a 1950 steam excursion train in Elgin indicated that the East Elgin Depot was just a little further north along the Lake Geneva Line.

David Schnell commented on Bill's share below

American-Rails.com posted
Chicago & North Western 4-6-2 #1608 (E) passes the Hotel Fox in downtown Elgin, Illinois, circa 1950's. Photographer unknown.
Bill Molony shared

The red rectangle is around the depot and the yellow rectangle is around the Hotel Fox.

1939 Aerial Photo from ILHAP

David Schnell commented on Bill's share

David Schnell commented on Bill's share

David Schnell commented on Bill's share

David Schnell commented on Bill's share

Once again, the topo maps provide more confusion than clarity. It shows neither the depot or Hotel Fox.