Books by illinois central railroad company author of. Illinois central railroad is completed between chicago, galena, and cairo. In july, 1943, the illinois central railroad deposited in the newberry library the bulk of its central office papers from february, 1851, the date of its charter, to november, 1906, the end of the presidency of stuyvesant fish. A line also connected chicago with sioux city, iowa 1870. The central illinois railroad reporting mark ciry is a shortline railroad in illinois. Kentucky and the illinois central railroad by clifford j. Depot street address 116 north chestnut street city champaign, ill.
The illinois central railroad had eight major freight yards in chicago. Illinois central railroad chicago division tavistock books. Downey has had an interest in the illinois central railroad since his teenage years and has lived in kentucky most of his life. It explores, through vintage photographs, the passenger and freight trains, suburban trains, locomotives, shops and repair facilities, and people that made the railroad function. Many others are travel oriented publications produced by the railroad to attract customers. Camden miniature steam services uk online bookseller featuring railroad and model railroad titles with an emphasis on british, european, and american steam. Illinois central railroad mbi railroad color history murray, tom on. The central illinois railroad was established in 2000, operating on track leased from the burlington northern and santa fe railway bnsf the railroad previously operated around eighteen miles of track owned by the bnsf near. Camtech publishing publisher of railroad history books including the lincoln funeral train, building a lima locomotive, henry ford, the lima route, and bradford the railroad town. The history behind the 1887 to 1942 life span of the scenic illinois central railroad branch line between freeport, il and dodgeville, wi. The illinois central railroad book collection is a collection of 20 late 19th century and early 20th century books concerning the illinois central railroad.
Chicago and the illinois central railroad by clifford j. The dodgeville, wisconsin illinois central railroad branch line by. The illinois central railroad reporting mark ic, sometimes called the main line of midamerica, was a railroad in the central united states, with its primary routes connecting chicago, illinois, with new orleans, louisiana, and mobile, alabama. Dec 15, 2006 illinois central railroad mbi railroad color history murray, tom on. Illinois central railroad american company britannica. Illinois central railroad, galena, illinois station. Ackerman, 3 books edwin sherwood stowell sunderland, 3 books illinois central railroad company, 3 books robert mize sutton, 2 books lincoln financial foundation collection, 2 books james f.
Headquartered in chicago, the illinois central railroad was known as the main line of midamerica, as it was a major railroad cutting through the middle section of the united states with two major routes. With its charter in 1851, the illinois central railroad was the first of many railroads to receive. Downey is a certified surgical technologist and lives in memphis, tennessee, with his wife, jolinne. Map of illinois central railroad companys depot grounds.
The railroad tracks of illinois central railroad to omaha were decommissioned in 1911. The switching and terminal railroad operates trackage near peoria, illinois. The dodgeville, wisconsin illinois central railroad branch. A wikipedia article about this author is available illinois central railroad company. Illinois central north of the ohio river railroad the. The bridge in omaha is not mentioned hardly ever in history books. The central illinois railroad was established in 2000, operating on track leased from the burlington northern and santa fe railway bnsf. Illinois central railroad company archives newberry modern. History of the illinois central railroad company and representative employes. Being the grandson of a former superintendant of the illinois central railroad, this book brought back some great memories and solidified some of the stories my grandfather had told me growing up about the ic. Abraham lincoln as attorney for the illinois central railroad company chicago.
Help bookmark tell a friend outofprint wish list home. According to john stovers book, history of the illinois central railroad, it was the first instance of federal lands assisting a railroad in its construction. Headquartered in chicago, the illinois central railroad was known as the main line of midamerica, as it was a major railroad cutting through the middle. By john leopard hardcover, all color, 128 pages isbn 1885614748 wisconsin central heritage volume 1 begins with a history of americas most successful regional railroad, including companies the wc purchased. Ichs, is dedicated to preserving historical and educational information about the illinois central railroad and the many predecessor railroads that have been part of the ic system. The illinois central railroad profoundly affected the economic and physical development of illinois and chicago. Over the past 25 years ive collected countless photos of icicg locomotives, cars, and buildings, and will share some on. Illinois also produced watches for the plymouth watch company sears roebuck and the washington watch company montgomery ward.
This is one of the most superb collections of photos of postwar illinois central locomotives and rolling stock ive ever seen, the text is fantastic, and the photos themselves are absolute works of art. History of the illinois central railroad company and. Come check out our giant selection of tshirts, mugs, tote bags, stickers and more. Source champaign county historical society prints rights. A history of the growth and development of one of the leading arteries of transportation in the united states, from inception to its present mammoth proportions, together with the biographies of many of the men who have been and are identified with the varied interests of the illinois central railroad. Books by illinois central railroad company author of history.
Includes contemporary newspaper articles chronologically ordered, rare railroad publications and geographically arranged photographs of all lineside towns, depots and facilities. Illinois central railroad books, find the lowest price on new, used books, textbooks compare book prices at stores. Illinois central railroad passenger train consists the following consists are from small hardboard backed books obtained from memphis grand central station during the cleanout of the ic railroad, and represents and entire days consist of all illinois central passenger trains arriving and departing. The illinois watch case company was a major manufacture in the city of. The railroad was chartered in 1851 and received a land grant, signed by president millard filmore, of nearly 2,600,000 acres. The illinois central railroad bridge in omaha, nebraska has been forgotten and faded away with time from peoples minds. History of the illinois central railroad railroads of america john f stover on. This is a perfect combination of great photography printed with the precision that you have come to expect from the railroad press. It was a failure, but in 1851 the state chartered the illinois central railroad ic and selected a consortium of eastern capitalists to construct and own the railroad. Illinois central railroad news newspapers books scholar jstor february 20 learn how and when to remove this template message. This book depicts many of the accidents that have taken place along the illinois central through the years. In january and february 1937, much of the southern half of the railroad was shut down because of flooding on the ohio and mississippi rivers. The illinois central railroad historical society, inc.
A tribute to a great road still running to this day via the. Find the dodgeville, wisconsin illinois central railroad branch line by larry foht, rory peterson at blurb books. With origins dating from an 1830s illinois sponsored program of internal improvements, the illinois central railroad ic, based in chicago, was chartered in 1851 to take advantage of the federal land grant act of 1850 and build a northsouth line in illinois from cairo to chicago. Dime novels from the collections of johannsen and leblanc. Notable to illinois central s future was a project to link cairo, at the states southern tip along the ohio river to galena near the mississippi. I have tried to be accurate as possible, but im sure it contains errors and omissions.
Illinois central railroad chicago division tavistock. Illinois central railroad companys most popular book is history of the illin. Illinois central image gallery classic trains magazine. In return, the railroad would agree to complete the proposed route within six years and pay the state a small percentage of gross revenues. Includes contemporary newspaper articles chronologically ordered, rare railroad publications and geographically arranged photographs. Download and read online for free this is our railroad. The society is an independent notfor profit 501c3 illinois corporation. Downey has had an interest in the illinois central railroad since he was a teenager growing up in western kentucky during the 1980s. Chicago and the illinois central railroad covers the railroads operations within the city of chicago, plus the outlying suburbs, from the late 1800s to 1960. Illinois central railroad 20 historic books on cd d253. Illinois central railroad, mendota, illinois northern. The illinois central railroad company offers for sale over 2,000,000 acres selected farming and wood lands, in tracts of forty acres and upwards, to suit purchasers, on long credits, and at low rates of interest, situated on each side of their railroad, by. Chicago and the illinois central railroad clifford j. Illinois central railroad 18541960 photo archive begun in 1851, the ic was the first land grant railroad in the united states.
Ic, chicago, illinois, 1967 illinois central railroad electric suburban train approaching footbridge at central station in chicago, illinois, with michigan boulevard buildings in background, april 1967. During the 1830s, illinois began a program of internal improvements to expand the market for illinois farm products and encourage settlement. This page provides a directory of websites offering railroad books including new, used, rare, and outofprint books covering railroad history, train operations, railroad photography, and model railroading. Illinois central railroad company the online books page. The first railroad bridge across the mississippi river is completed between rock island and davenport, iowa. If you have even the most remote interest in the illinois central railroad, this book is a must have for your library. Illinois central railroad mbi railroad color history. W hen illinois central railroad, whose rail lines laid a mere 170 feet from the building, constructed the hospital, its purpose was expressly, to deal with traumatic injuries, such as the mangled legs and arms of railroad workers in need of amputation.
The effort nearly bankrupt the state but had one major successful achievement, the building of the illinois central railroad. Free returns 100% satisfaction guarantee fast shipping. He has published six books and dozens of articles, mostly on the ic. Illinois central all time diesel locomotive roster.
With roots dating back to 1851, the illinois central railroad ic transported millions of passengers and countless tons of freight. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. The photographs are drawn from numerous sources, including the railroad s own photographers, amateur photographers, and photography studios. Ic inventory of the illinois central railroad company archives, 18311984, bulk. Lucius beebes 20th century describes the history of new york centrals crack streamliner. Subject railroad stationschampaign date 1948 description shows the west and south sides of the structure. The illinois central railroad company offers for sale over 1,500,000 acres selected farming and wood lands, in tracts of forty acres and by illinois central railroad company general books. It was the primary link between the great lakes and the gulf of mexico, providing access to the south for chicago products and culture and a route north for millions during the great migration. Illinois central railroad genealogy familysearch wiki.
Looking for the ideal illinois central railroad gifts. Illinois central railroad mbi railroad color history tom murray on. Headquartered in chicago, the illinois central railroad was known as the main line of midamerica, as it was a major railroad cutting through. The illinois watch company should not be confused with the illinois watch case company of elgin, illinois. Principal northsouth line, chartered in 1850 and incorporated in 1851. Illinois central railroad books, book price comparison at.
If you are a rail fan, i strongly recommend this book. Illinois central railroad company has 59 books on goodreads with 5 ratings. First railroad to receive lands granted by the passage of the illinois central land grant bill. The illinois central railroad reporting mark ic, sometimes called the main line of. Scope and contents note about 3500 letters in 5 letterpress copy books to. Bessettes rods down and fires dropped and john stovers history of the illinois central railroad.
Type still image coveragetemporal 19401950 coveragespatial champaign ill. Lucius beebes 20th century describes the history of new york central s crack streamliner. History of the illinois central railroad railroads of america. From a various sources, including books, magazines, other rosters, locomotive diagrams, web sites and email, i have compiled an all time roster of ic diesels.
May 19, 2018 the railroad tracks of illinois central railroad to omaha were decommissioned in 1911. Illinois, 1971 illinois central railroad switchers no. He has published more than a dozen articles and five books, including images of rail. Kim tschudy illinois central railroad 18541960 photo archive from iconografix. Many relate to the of the railroad or specific events in its growth. Cafepress brings your passions to life with the perfect item for every occasion. Wrecks, derailments, and floods images of rail downey, clifford j. This is a subdivision by subdivision look at the system beginning at chicago and working north to fond du lac, neenah. There was a significant branch to omaha, nebraska 1899, west of fort dodge, iowa, and. In the 1830s, illinois began a program of internal improvements to open its prairie to agriculture and settlement. North of the ohio river combines classic color photography from 50 photographers with wellresearched text by dave oroszi and kirk reynolds. Illinois central rolling stock photographic roster.
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