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Depot and Train

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Locomotive at the De Soto depot on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad line. The Mississippi River is on the left.

Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator Gillett, Sherwin

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Sherwin H. Gillett papers and photographs, 1880s-1964 (bulk 1910-1961)
Call Number (G5)00664

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013GDR
Legacy ID
WHi 86545

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Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Yard

Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Yard

1925

View down double set of railroad tracks with the De Soto depot on the left and the Mississippi River on the right. A car is parked at the depot, and bluffs are in the background. There are brick wa...

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Train Depot — Looking North

Train Depot — Looking North

1912

Elevated view of the De Soto depot. A locomotive, blowing steam, is approaching the platform, where a small group of people waits to board. A boxcar on the side track has the identifying marker, "C...

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Photographs
C. B. & Q Yards

C. B. & Q Yards

1925

View down railroad tracks of the Lynxville train depot on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad line. There are bluffs on the right, and a man is walking down the railroad tracks. Two other me...

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Scenic View

Scenic View

1914

View down path along rough road towards a building labeled "No. 4". The De Soto Depot, railroad tracks, a boxcar, and the Mississippi River are below on the right. In the far background are bluffs.

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Barnum Depot

Barnum Depot

1912

View down railroad tracks of a locomotive arriving at the Barnum Depot.

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Dellwood Depot

Dellwood Depot

1929

View down railroads tracks of train arriving at the Dellwood Depot. The movement of the train has caused multiple ghost images of the locomotive. A small group of people waits in front of the depot.

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