Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Sterling, IL: CB&Q Depot

(Satellite, it is now the Chamber of Commerce)

Jim Arvites posted
Postcard view of a Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad train at the CB&Q passenger depot in Sterling, Illinois circa early 1900's. The station is still stands today and serves as the Chamber of Commerce.

Justin West commented on Jim's post
I wonder how far apart these stations were (pic found for sale on eBay)?

Roger Kujawa posted two images with the comment: "Sterling, ILL. - Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Depot - 1913 and today. Now the Chamber of Commerce."
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Street View

Dennis DeBruler commented on Roger's post
https://www.google.com/.../data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4...
CB&Q then used C&NW tracks to go West to Agnew, IL.
1948 Sterling Quadrangle @ 1:62,500

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