I am in need of your help. Would you have any photos of these places lying around? Or could you help us with some information? I would be forever grateful! They will be passed on not only to those on the web, but also to local historical preservation efforts. You WILL be credited on this website! Thank you!
Things I, and others, would like to find...
1. Mexican camp location and information
2. Pictures of Davis street roundhouse
3. Info on actor Streling Hayden's purchase of business car 93 and any related info.
4. Date of razing of "little roundhouse"
5. Date of razing of "blacksmith shop"
6. Map of Galesburg Yard prior to 1905
7. The holy of holys, the grail itself,.............a photo of the original (CB&Q) depot!
8. Pictures/plans of the two "support" buildings on either side of the Q's last depot. This would include both the express building and Grier's restaurant.
9. Can you identify the location of the signal bridge below? (Click on it for a larger version)
10. Pictures of Waterman tower which was located near the south side of the yard.
11. Pictures of Santa Fe related structures including the freight house, watchman's buildings, and the interlocking and coal towers on the west side of town.
12. Pictures of the subway under Willis yard.
13. Information on the yard improvements of the 1930s.
Please E-mail me at: bill@billselleck.net
Thank you again for the help!!!
