Cherokee, IA: IC Roundhouse, Water Tower & 1896 Depot and Old Grain Elevator

Roundhouse: (Satellite)

Depot: (Satellite) Northwest Iowa Railroad Museum

Elevator: (Satellite)

Roger Thornley posted
This is a picture of the Illinois Central roundhouse and yard at Cherokee, Iowa. Looks to be a very busy place! Believed to be taken between 1907 and 1912.
(Picture borrowed from Terry Kneen)
There was a group that was trying to save the roundhouse and depot years ago. But they couldn't get the funding to save the roundhouse, but thankfully they did for a depot. The City administrator wanted it gone, as it wasn't generating any tax dollars. Funny thing, it still isn't today either! The turn table was there a few years ago, but CN raided it for parts for the one at Ft. Dodge.

Satellite

1971 Cherokee North and 1969 Cherokee South Quads @ 24,000

Dennis DeBruler commented on Roger's post
Apr 9, 1968 @ 20,000 [AR1VBZT00010062]

IC used to have a north/south route in addition to today's east/west route, but ICG abandoned it.

1958 Fort Dodge Quad @ 250,000

Street View, Nov 2021

cherokeedepot.org
The depot has a model room layout and rooms for rent.

It is labeled Wych Dr. Distilling Co. and there are several tank cars spotted on its siding.

Street View, Nov 2021