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Mt. Morris Depot 1950's
This photo is taken from Wesley Ave. looking Northwest at the C& I then CB&Q depot at Mt. Morris, IL. The Kable Brothers Printing plant is behind and to the left of the photographer. Judging by the agents car and the ex army troop kitchen sitting on the lead to Buser Concrete, I would assume this photo was taken sometime in the mid to late 1950's. Burlington bought hundreds of ex kitchens and sleepers and converted them for express service. A group of them was dedicated to run from Mt. Morris to Chicago daily.
Photo was purchased years ago off the internet, from Australia to be exact. Photo was not taken by us and credit goes to whoever took it.
Mt. Morris Depot 1950's
This photo is taken from Wesley Ave. looking Northwest at the C& I then CB&Q depot at Mt. Morris, IL. The Kable Brothers Printing plant is behind and to the left of the photographer. Judging by the agents car and the ex army troop kitchen sitting on the lead to Buser Concrete, I would assume this photo was taken sometime in the mid to late 1950's. Burlington bought hundreds of ex kitchens and sleepers and converted them for express service. A group of them was dedicated to run from Mt. Morris to Chicago daily.
Photo was purchased years ago off the internet, from Australia to be exact. Photo was not taken by us and credit goes to whoever took it.