Thursday, January 4, 2024

Mt. Vernon, IL: Lost C&EI & Southern Depots

C&EI: (Satellite)
Southern: (Satellite)

Andy Zukowski posted
Chicago & Eastern Railroad Depot in Mount Vernon, Illinois. 1974
Richard Fiedler shared

Dennis DeBruler commented on Andy's post
A topo map indicates that it was west of the tracks between Main and Broadway Streets.
1965 Mount Vernon Quad @ 24,000
https://maps.app.goo.gl/DLiwMmu9MgfH5bZ99

Dennis DeBruler commented on Andy's post
A 1963 aerial photo confirms that location. [AR1VASZ00010123]
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Southern


Steven J. Brown posted
Southern Railroad depot in Mt Vernon, Illinois - August 22, 1977.
Steven J. Brown shared

The topo map above indicates that it was in the southwest quadrant of the tracks and Main Street. The building has been replaced.
Apr 14, 1963 @ 18,000; AR1VASZ00010123

Dennis DeBruler commented on Steven's post
It is a different building, but it appears that the railroad still uses the property.
 https://maps.app.goo.gl/1TCBx967N3xwjXrSA

Steven commented on Dennis' comment
I visited in 2020 and waited trying to get a then and now but left when the light TTS.


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