Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Maquon, IL: Lost/CB&Q Depot and Wood Grain Elevator

Depot: (Satellite)
Elevator: (Satellite)
 
Andy Zukowski posted
Railroad Depot in Maquon, Illinois. C.1910
Richard Fiedler shared
 
David Sebben commented on Andy's post
The same view today.

John Stell posted, cropped
Former CB&Q depot at Maquon Illinois in November 1969.  John Stell slide.
John Stell also posted with the same comment.

Dennis DeBruler commented on John's first post
The wood grain elevator that we see in the background of the photo has survived, https://maps.app.goo.gl/fTZ1auuS3BiWtn4g8.

It appears that there was a house track behind the depot. In fact, we see a boxcar setting on it in this photo. 
1940 Aerial Photo from ILHAP

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