Saturday, February 10, 2024

Metamora, IL: 1870-1979 Lost/GM&O Depot

(Satellite?)

Larry Foht posted
Illinois Depot
Metamora Illinois
Chicago & Alton Railroad
From the back of this Postcard:
See me on the Train ??
I'm leaning out of the Cab.     Willie
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Roger Kujawa shared

Dennis DeBruler commented on Larry's post
I could not decide which rectangle along Wetmore Street in this 1939 aerial photo was the depot.

Dennis DeBruler commented on Larry's post
The railroad did street running on Wetmore Street. 1948 Metamora Quad @ 62,500

Tim Born posted
I wanted to reach out to this group for some assistance. The photo below is of the Metamora, IL GM&O Train Depot that served the line running from Peoria up through Metamora to Dwight and ultimately to Chicago. As you may know, the line serviced the community from late 1870 until 1979 when the railway ceased operations. The 100 yr old Depot was carefully disassembled by my wife’s family and placed in private storage where it has remained for the past 44 years. We are now looking for a permanent home for it to ideally be reassembled and showcased once more. I am unsure what groups or individuals might have such means and interest so I am reaching out to you today. Please feel free to share with anyone who might have a desire to possess and restore this incredibe piece of our local history.
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