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Arriba
In frontier Arriba (locally pronounced "AIR-uh-buh"), the only thing
more scarce than water was whiskey. Charles Creel, who founded
the town in 1888 to greet the advancing Chicago, Rock Island &
Pacific . . . — — Map (db m89381) HM
In the 1920's, Chicago had six major "steam road" passenger depots, along with numerous rapid transit and electric interurban stations.
The main building, or "headhouse," of only one of the six grand old stations (Dearborn) has survived, though . . . — — Map (db m39155) HM
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Steam railroad history began in 1869 for Mason City when the McGregor & Missouri River Rwy laid track from Nora Springs to Clear Lake and became part of the effort to link Chicago with South Dakota, and in 1870-71 when the Mason . . . — — Map (db m89655) HM
On 4th Street at Kd Avenue, on the right when traveling south on 4th Street.
The memorial tree planted nearby
is dedicated by the Rock Island
in affectionate memory of
Charles M. Martin
who by his industry courage and
loyalty through every vicissitude
signally aided in the development
of the
Chicago . . . — — Map (db m90296) HM
On U.S. 69 north of 1st Street, on the right when traveling north.
In the 1920's Cameron boasted over 40 trains a day and three active stations, including the elaborate Cameron Junction, described as one of the most popular and elegant eating houses in the West.
Two Cameron men are credited with initiating the . . . — — Map (db m86717) HM
On Cherry Street at 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south on Cherry Street.
The memorial tree planted nearby
is dedicated by the Rock Island
in affectionate memory of
John T. Walker
who by his industry courage and
loyalty through every vicissitude
signally aided in the development
of the
Chicago Rock . . . — — Map (db m67375) HM
On Main Street (Missouri Route 6) at Polk Street (Missouri Highway A), on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
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DeKalb County, 270,720 acres of rolling prairie land, is one of 19 Missouri counties organized in February, 1845. The name is for German-born Johann Kalb, member of the French army and general in the American Revolution, known as . . . — — Map (db m88146) HM
Near Barrett Station Road east of Old Dougherty Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east.
One of the two experimental demonstrator "Aerotrains" (#2 and #3) built by GM with a new light weigh construction and low center of gravity concept, powered by 1,200 h.p. futuristic locomotives. Initially in mainline service, they rode poorly at . . . — — Map (db m133024) HM
On River Road, 0.1 miles north of East 10th Street (State Highway 42), on the right when traveling north.
The depot and bridge located to the east were constructed by the Burlington, Cedar Rapids, and Northern Railroad Co. (the Rock Island Line). This was the third railroad line in Sioux Falls and was established on October 26, 1886. The architectural . . . — — Map (db m184837) HM
