Monday, October 2, 2023

Colchester, IL: CB&Q Depot

(Satellite, I'm guessing just south of the red-roofed building.)
 
Andy Zukowski posted
C.B.&Q. Railroad Depot & Rail Scene in Colchester, Illinois. C.1910  Photo by C U Williams
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Mark Adler posted 
Andy Zukowski posted "C B & Q Railroad Depot in Colchester, Illinois. 1904"

Dennis DeBruler commented on Mark's post
It looks like it was just south of the building that has a red roof. It is interesting that I can't find a grain elevator. 
 https://clearinghouse.isgs.illinois.edu/webdocs/ilhap/county/data/mcdonough/flight2/00ry1b083.jpg

1913 Colchester Quad @ 62,500

1974 Colchester Quad @ 24,000

John Carson posted two photos with the comment: "THEN AND NOW: The Colchester CB&Q Railroad Depot in August, 1955, and today. December 9, 2023. Sorry, the "Then" photo s not the best and has two creases. What is interesting is that the front of the "bargain center" building has not changed much since 1955. It can be seen directly to the left of the depot in the "then" photo. In 1955, you could still catch a passenger train here going east or west! Click on photos to enlarge. EnJoY! JCC"
John Carson shared with the same comment.
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Larry Candilas commented on John's share
Back in 1904 when the town and railroad were really booming.

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