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Rock Island Railroad, Marseilles Passenger Depot, East of Main Street, Marseilles, La Salle County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, Marseilles Passenger Depot, East of Main Street,...

Significance: In 1917, the Rock Island Railroad built this ornamental depot to replace the first passenger station ever built by the Rock Island Railroad. Survey number: HAER IL-98 Building/structure dates: 1... More

Rock Island Railroad, Marseilles Passenger Depot, East of Main Street, Marseilles, La Salle County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, Marseilles Passenger Depot, East of Main Street,...

Significance: In 1917, the Rock Island Railroad built this ornamental depot to replace the first passenger station ever built by the Rock Island Railroad. Survey number: HAER IL-98 Building/structure dates: 1... More

Rock Island Railroad, Ottawa Passenger Station, Columbus Street between East Marquette & Joliet Streets, Ottawa, La Salle County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, Ottawa Passenger Station, Columbus Street betwee...

Significance: This passenger station, built for the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad, is an excellent example of early twentieth century railroad architecture. Survey number: HAER IL-62 Building/struct... More

Rock Island Railroad, DesPlaines River Bridge, Spanning DesPlaines River south of Jefferson Street, Joliet, Will County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, DesPlaines River Bridge, Spanning DesPlaines Riv...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Illinois, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rock Island Railroad, LaSalle Passenger Depot, First Street, East of Creve Coeur Street, La Salle, La Salle County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, LaSalle Passenger Depot, First Street, East of C...

Significance: The Rock Island Railroad's passenger depot at LaSalle is a fine example of early 1900s railroad architecture. Survey number: HAER IL-70 Building/structure dates: 1900 Initial Construction

Rock Island Railroad, LaSalle Passenger Depot, First Street, East of Creve Coeur Street, La Salle, La Salle County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, LaSalle Passenger Depot, First Street, East of C...

Significance: The Rock Island Railroad's passenger depot at LaSalle is a fine example of early 1900s railroad architecture. Survey number: HAER IL-70 Building/structure dates: 1900 Initial Construction

Rock Island Railroad, LaSalle Passenger Depot, First Street, East of Creve Coeur Street, La Salle, La Salle County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, LaSalle Passenger Depot, First Street, East of C...

Significance: The Rock Island Railroad's passenger depot at LaSalle is a fine example of early 1900s railroad architecture. Survey number: HAER IL-70 Building/structure dates: 1900 Initial Construction

Rock Island Railroad, Illinois & Michigan (I&M) Canal Bridge, Spanning I&M Canal, east of Calhoun Street, Morris, Grundy County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, Illinois & Michigan (I&M) Canal Bridge, Spanning...

Significance: The Morris spur bridge, which served several Morris industries, is the only surviving example in the Heritage Corridor of a triple-intersection, Warren through truss bridge. Survey number: HAER I... More

Rock Island Railroad, Morris Passenger Depot, East of Liberty Avenue, Morris, Grundy County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, Morris Passenger Depot, East of Liberty Avenue, ...

Significance: One of several stations built around 1905 by the Rock Island Railroad, the Morris Passenger Station has distinctive hipped roof and dormer. Survey number: HAER IL-80 Building/structure dates: 19... More

Rock Island Railroad, DesPlaines River Bridge, Spanning DesPlaines River south of Jefferson Street, Joliet, Will County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, DesPlaines River Bridge, Spanning DesPlaines Riv...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bridge, water, historic structure, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Engine number 894, Rock Island Railroad

Engine number 894, Rock Island Railroad

Title devised. Date on locomotive. No Detroit Publishing Co. no. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Rock Island Railroad, LaSalle Freight Depot, Canal Street, East of Creve Coeur Street, La Salle, La Salle County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, LaSalle Freight Depot, Canal Street, East of Cre...

Significance: The LaSalle Freight Depot is one of the oldest preserved freight depots on the old Rock Island Railroad line. Several of the original, distinctive features remain intact. Survey number: HAER IL-... More

Rock Island Railroad, Ottawa Passenger Station, Columbus Street between East Marquette & Joliet Streets, Ottawa, La Salle County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, Ottawa Passenger Station, Columbus Street betwee...

Significance: This passenger station, built for the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad, is an excellent example of early twentieth century railroad architecture. Survey number: HAER IL-62 Building/struct... More

Rock Island Railroad, Ottawa Passenger Station, Columbus Street between East Marquette & Joliet Streets, Ottawa, La Salle County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, Ottawa Passenger Station, Columbus Street betwee...

Significance: This passenger station, built for the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad, is an excellent example of early twentieth century railroad architecture. Survey number: HAER IL-62 Building/struct... More

Rock Island Railroad, LaSalle Passenger Depot, First Street, East of Creve Coeur Street, La Salle, La Salle County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, LaSalle Passenger Depot, First Street, East of C...

Significance: The Rock Island Railroad's passenger depot at LaSalle is a fine example of early 1900s railroad architecture. Survey number: HAER IL-70 Building/structure dates: 1900 Initial Construction

Morris Grain Company Elevator, Adjacent to Rock Island Railroad, Morris, Grundy County, IL

Morris Grain Company Elevator, Adjacent to Rock Island Railroad, Morri...

Significance: This large grain elevator was built in 1902 and accommodated a seed mill and warehouse in addition to the elevator. Survey number: HAER IL-89 Building/structure dates: 1902 Initial Construction

Rock Island Railroad, LaSalle Freight Depot, Canal Street, East of Creve Coeur Street, La Salle, La Salle County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, LaSalle Freight Depot, Canal Street, East of Cre...

Significance: The LaSalle Freight Depot is one of the oldest preserved freight depots on the old Rock Island Railroad line. Several of the original, distinctive features remain intact. Survey number: HAER IL-... More

Rock Island Railroad, Seneca Passenger Depot, Main & Cash Streets, Seneca, La Salle County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, Seneca Passenger Depot, Main & Cash Streets, Sen...

Significance: The original wood-frame passenger depot at Senaca was built soon after the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad was completed in the 1850s. Also of wood-frame construction, the present depot w... More

Rock Island Railroad, Marseilles Passenger Depot, East of Main Street, Marseilles, La Salle County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, Marseilles Passenger Depot, East of Main Street,...

Significance: In 1917, the Rock Island Railroad built this ornamental depot to replace the first passenger station ever built by the Rock Island Railroad. Survey number: HAER IL-98 Building/structure dates: 1... More

Rock Island Railroad, Marseilles Passenger Depot, East of Main Street, Marseilles, La Salle County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, Marseilles Passenger Depot, East of Main Street,...

Significance: In 1917, the Rock Island Railroad built this ornamental depot to replace the first passenger station ever built by the Rock Island Railroad. Survey number: HAER IL-98 Building/structure dates: 1... More

Rock Island Railroad, Marseilles Passenger Depot, East of Main Street, Marseilles, La Salle County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, Marseilles Passenger Depot, East of Main Street,...

Significance: In 1917, the Rock Island Railroad built this ornamental depot to replace the first passenger station ever built by the Rock Island Railroad. Survey number: HAER IL-98 Building/structure dates: 1... More

Rock Island Railroad, DesPlaines River Bridge, Spanning DesPlaines River south of Jefferson Street, Joliet, Will County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, DesPlaines River Bridge, Spanning DesPlaines Riv...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bridge, railroad structure, train viaduct, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Rock Island Railroad, Ottawa Passenger Station, Columbus Street between East Marquette & Joliet Streets, Ottawa, La Salle County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, Ottawa Passenger Station, Columbus Street betwee...

Significance: This passenger station, built for the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad, is an excellent example of early twentieth century railroad architecture. Survey number: HAER IL-62 Building/struct... More

Rock Island Railroad, Utica Passenger Depot, East of Clark Street, North of Grove Street, Utica, La Salle County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, Utica Passenger Depot, East of Clark Street, Nor...

Significance: Built mid-nineteenth century, the Utica station is one of the oldest surviving depots built by the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad. Survey number: HAER IL-94 Building/structure dates: 18... More

Rock Island Railroad, Marseilles Passenger Depot, East of Main Street, Marseilles, La Salle County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, Marseilles Passenger Depot, East of Main Street,...

Significance: In 1917, the Rock Island Railroad built this ornamental depot to replace the first passenger station ever built by the Rock Island Railroad. Survey number: HAER IL-98 Building/structure dates: 1... More

Rock Island Railroad, Marseilles Passenger Depot, East of Main Street, Marseilles, La Salle County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, Marseilles Passenger Depot, East of Main Street,...

Significance: In 1917, the Rock Island Railroad built this ornamental depot to replace the first passenger station ever built by the Rock Island Railroad. Survey number: HAER IL-98 Building/structure dates: 1... More

Rock Island Railroad, DesPlaines River Bridge, Spanning DesPlaines River south of Jefferson Street, Joliet, Will County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, DesPlaines River Bridge, Spanning DesPlaines Riv...

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Rock Island Railroad, DesPlaines River Bridge, Spanning DesPlaines River south of Jefferson Street, Joliet, Will County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, DesPlaines River Bridge, Spanning DesPlaines Riv...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bridge over a water stream, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Rock Island Railroad, DesPlaines River Bridge, Spanning DesPlaines River south of Jefferson Street, Joliet, Will County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, DesPlaines River Bridge, Spanning DesPlaines Riv...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bridge, water, historic structure, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Rock Island Railroad, DesPlaines River Bridge, Spanning DesPlaines River south of Jefferson Street, Joliet, Will County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, DesPlaines River Bridge, Spanning DesPlaines Riv...

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Rock Island Railroad, LaSalle Freight Depot, Canal Street, East of Creve Coeur Street, La Salle, La Salle County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, LaSalle Freight Depot, Canal Street, East of Cre...

Significance: The LaSalle Freight Depot is one of the oldest preserved freight depots on the old Rock Island Railroad line. Several of the original, distinctive features remain intact. Survey number: HAER IL-... More

Rock Island Railroad, LaSalle Freight Depot, Canal Street, East of Creve Coeur Street, La Salle, La Salle County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, LaSalle Freight Depot, Canal Street, East of Cre...

Significance: The LaSalle Freight Depot is one of the oldest preserved freight depots on the old Rock Island Railroad line. Several of the original, distinctive features remain intact. Survey number: HAER IL-... More

Rock Island Railroad, DesPlaines River Bridge, Spanning DesPlaines River south of Jefferson Street, Joliet, Will County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, DesPlaines River Bridge, Spanning DesPlaines Riv...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Illinois, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rock Island Railroad, LaSalle Passenger Depot, First Street, East of Creve Coeur Street, La Salle, La Salle County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, LaSalle Passenger Depot, First Street, East of C...

Significance: The Rock Island Railroad's passenger depot at LaSalle is a fine example of early 1900s railroad architecture. Survey number: HAER IL-70 Building/structure dates: 1900 Initial Construction

A black and white photo of a man standing in front of a train. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a man standing in front of a train. Office ...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Rock Island Railroad, DesPlaines River Bridge, Spanning DesPlaines River south of Jefferson Street, Joliet, Will County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, DesPlaines River Bridge, Spanning DesPlaines Riv...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bridge, water, historic structure, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Rock Island Railroad, DesPlaines River Bridge, Spanning DesPlaines River south of Jefferson Street, Joliet, Will County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, DesPlaines River Bridge, Spanning DesPlaines Riv...

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Rock Island Railroad, DesPlaines River Bridge, Spanning DesPlaines River south of Jefferson Street, Joliet, Will County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, DesPlaines River Bridge, Spanning DesPlaines Riv...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Illinois, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A black and white photo of a train. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a train. Office of War Information Photogra...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

Morris Grain Company Elevator, Adjacent to Rock Island Railroad, Morris, Grundy County, IL

Morris Grain Company Elevator, Adjacent to Rock Island Railroad, Morri...

Significance: This large grain elevator was built in 1902 and accommodated a seed mill and warehouse in addition to the elevator. Survey number: HAER IL-89 Building/structure dates: 1902 Initial Construction

Rock Island Railroad, Seneca Passenger Depot, Main & Cash Streets, Seneca, La Salle County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, Seneca Passenger Depot, Main & Cash Streets, Sen...

Significance: The original wood-frame passenger depot at Senaca was built soon after the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad was completed in the 1850s. Also of wood-frame construction, the present depot w... More

Rock Island Railroad, Marseilles Passenger Depot, East of Main Street, Marseilles, La Salle County, IL

Rock Island Railroad, Marseilles Passenger Depot, East of Main Street,...

Significance: In 1917, the Rock Island Railroad built this ornamental depot to replace the first passenger station ever built by the Rock Island Railroad. Survey number: HAER IL-98 Building/structure dates: 1... More

A black and white photo of a man looking out of a window. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a man looking out of a window. Office of Wa...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More

A black and white photo of a train on the tracks. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a train on the tracks. Office of War Inform...

Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More