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"Immortal J.N." Free
Photograph of "Immortal J.N." (Jacob Newman) Free (d. 6/27/1906). Free was a wanderer who traveled throughout the United States for 50 years by riding for free on every railroad, and staying in hotels at their expense. He was considered harmlessly…
Aerial Photographs of Railroad Damage from the Norfolk & Western Explosion
Various aerial photographs showing the railroad and car damage after the Norfolk & Western Railway Co. explosion which occurred on Friday July 19th, 1974. This accident occurred after a tank car containing propane was punctured by another car,…
Aerial Photographs of the Area and Various Buildings after the Norfolk & Western Explosion
Various aerial photographs showing the area and buildings damaged after the Norfolk & Western Railway Co. explosion which occurred on Friday July 19th, 1974. This accident occurred after a tank car containing propane was punctured by another car,…
Bridges over Decatur Lake, Decatur, IL.
Photograph of bridges; railroad and vehicle, taken Aug 1950 by W. M. Bishop of Decatur, IL.
Chicago Peoria and St. Louis Railroad Freight Bill, July 12, 1915
This is a railroad freight bill dated July 12, 1915 for the Chicago Peoria and St. Louis Railroad for Mr. William Hibbs
Close Up Photographs of Damage in the Train Yards After the Norfolk & Western Explosion
Close up photographs showing the damage in the train yards after the Norfolk & Western Railway Co. explosion which occurred on Friday July 19th, 1974. This accident occurred after a tank car containing propane was punctured by another car, leaking…
Close Up Photographs of Railroad Equipment Damage after the Norfolk & Western Explosion
Close up photographs of railroad equipment damage after the Norfolk & Western Railway Co. explosion which occurred on Friday July 19th, 1974. This accident occurred after a tank car containing propane was punctured by another car, leaking gas and…
Illinois Central Railroad - Showing Sewers & Pavement at Prairie St. Subway (5/20/1916)
This drawing shows the Illinois Central Railroad Prairie St. subway's sewers and pavement in 1916.
Illinois Central Railroad Plat of Portion of P.D. & E Old Main (5/11/1912)
This map shows the portion of the Peoria, Decatur & Evansville RR from W. Grand Ave to Wabash Ave. This line was operated by the Illinois Central Railroad in 1912.
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Illinois Central Railroad Proposed Subway at S. Main St. - General Filing Plan (9/20/1930)
This is the general filing plan for the ICRR's proposed subway on S. Main St. This subway was approved and later constructed.