Mine: (
Satellite, northwest quadrant of Coal City Road and the Original Center Street)
Current Depot: (
Satellite)
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Roger Kujawa posted Braidwood Illinois Real Photo Coal Mine |
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Dennis DeBruler commented on Roger's post |
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Dennis DeBruler commented on Roger's post I think this mine was in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of Coal City Road and the original Center Street. I'm not surprised that I could not find any traces on a current satellite map because it has been closed for over 100 years. But I could not find the buildings on a 1918 topo map nor any trace on a 1939 aerial photo. And I could not find evidence of the other four tipples that are marked just north of Coal City Road. |
Things changed a lot in this area over the decades so each excerpt is the same area so that I can cmpare them. Specifically, the excerpts are from the Grundy-Will county line to Novy Road and from Coal City to Kennedy Roads.
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1892 Wilmington Quad @ 62,500 |
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1918 Wilmington Quad @ 62,500 |
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1954 Wilmington Quad @ 24,000 |
Depot and Water Tower
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HS House Camping posted Circa 1904. "Depot at Braidwood, Illinois." 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company.
David Partak: I believe the station still stands as historical site. William Shapotkin: David Partak Yes, it has been moved way from the railroad and is in BEAUTIFUL condition (at least as of five years ago). Richard Fiedler shared Chicago and Alton. Dennis DeBruler: I found the current location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KyXZevrsDfUijDca8. |
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