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Illinois - Abraham Lincoln Depot
Springfield, IL - When Lincoln left Springfield to start his inaugural journey on February 11, 1861, he paid an unforgettable tribute to his friends and neighbors known today as the Farewell Address. Lincoln spoke these famous words as he boarded a special Presidential train at the Great Western Railroad station, now a restored Lincoln visitor site. The old brick depot is often overlooked by visitors but is worth investigating -- it's just two blocks from the Lincoln home.
Info: URL: http://showcase.netins.net/web/creative/lincoln/sites/depot.htm (Added: 18-Jul-2000)
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Illinois - Elizabeth Depot Museum
Elizabeth, IL - The Chicago Great Western Railroad Depot on Myrtle Street in downtown Elizabeth, Illinois was constructed in 1888 and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. Just as in the past, the depot was the center of activity in Elizabeth, focusing on the railroad's business with freight and passengers. So it is expected, the new depot museum will once again make this building the center of activity for the village, focusing now on residents and tourists, re-discovering the historic past.
The Elizabeth Historical Society has opened the old passenger waiting room in the depot as a local history museum.
Info: URL: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/6306/elizabeth.htm (Added: 21-May-2001)
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Illinois - Fox River Trolley Museum
South Elgin, IL - A visit to the Fox River Trolley Museum is a nostalgic trip back to an era when the electric trolley car was a vital part of American life. Experience the sights and sounds of this unique part of American history aboard a genuine old-time trolley car which takes you on a three mile trip along the banks of the scenic Fox River. The museum operates a variety of antique trolleys, many from lines long vanished, over trackage that once connected Carpentersville, Elgin, Aurora, and Yorkville.
Info: URL: http://www.foxtrolley.org/ (Added: 13-Jun-2000)
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Illinois - Historic Pullman District
Chicago, IL - The first planned industrial town in America - Circa 1880’s. History, events, information and news. A State Landmark district in
1969, a National Landmark
district in 1971 and a City of
Chicago Landmark district in
1972
Pullman is a unique community on Chicago's far, south side that blends the history from many different disciplines in a fascinating touring experience. Visiting this area today brings you into that history and also into a new sense of place, seeing the community as it is today.
Info: URL: http://www.pullmanil.org/ (Added: 3-Sep-2000)
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Illinois - Illinois Railway Museum (and Chicago)
Union, IL - (Wes Barris Virtual Tour) The Illinois railway museum has gone to great lengths to preserve steam locomotives. They have a history of providing a home to steam locomotives that for whatever reason were no longer wanted at their respective locations. I haven't kept count, but over the past few years they have probably been the new home for at least five steam locomotives from across the US. A few of these recent additions include CB&Q Hudson (4-6-4) 3007 (from Atlantic, IA), AT&SF Northern (4-8-4) 2903 (from the Museum of Science and Industry), and T&NO 2-10-2 975 (from Beaumont, TX).
Info: URL: http://www.steamlocomotive.com/union/ (Added: 13-Jun-2000)
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Illinois - Monticello Railway Museum Home Page
Monticello, IL - The mission of the museum is to collect, preserve, interpret and exhibit materials and artifacts relating to railroading, with emphasis on Central Illinois, and to operate a demonstration railroad for the education and enjoyment of the public. The museum offers trains rides on weekends and Holidays from May through October. Please see the schedule for more information. Trains operate regardless of weather conditions.
Info: URL: http://www.mrym.org (Added: 13-Jun-2000)
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Illinois - Silver Creek & Stephenson Railroad
Freeport, IL - In 1982 the Stephenson County Antique Engine Club purchased its 1912, 36 ton Heisler logging locomotive.
Upon arrival in Freeport it was stored and periodically diplayed for four years in the clubs building on the Stephenson County Fairgrounds.
On July 5, 1983 after the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad went bankrupt, our Club purchased 1.72 miles of its right-of-way, which runs diagonally from Walnut and Lamb roads to Baileyville road.
Info: URL: http://rogerwld.railfan.net/sc/silvercr.htm (Added: 10-Jan-1999)
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