Sunday, March 1, 2026

North Aurora, IL: Lost/C&NW Depot

(Satellite)

Jimmy Fiedler posted
North Aurora IL Chicago & Northwestern depot? Photo circ 1910 photographer unknown
Mark Egebrecht: When did C&NW invade Aurora?
Bill Edrington: The branch from Geneva to Batavia opened in 1872 and was extended to Aurora in 1883. It was still in service when I worked for the North Western and lived in Batavia in the late ‘70s.
Joseph Peter: Does anyone know where the location of this depot was?

Dennis DeBruler commented on Joseph's comment
Based on this 1939 aerial photo and the depot's photo, I'm guessing it was on this embankment: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9NvUtAQcHrsYtyha7.

Dennis DeBruler commented on Joseph's comment
The C&NW was close to the river. The CB&Q was further inland. And the Aurora, Elgin and Fox River did street running on today's IL-31. 1932/32 Geneva Quad @ 62,500

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