History of the illinois central railroad company and representative employes. See more ideas about illinois, train and old trains. Throughout the 1960s and 70s, he said, the owners wanted to sell it. Principal northsouth line, chartered in 1850 and incorporated in 1851. Illinois central railroad 20 historic books on cd d253. With its charter in 1851, the illinois central railroad was the first of many railroads to receive a grant of land upon completion of its line. History of the illinois central railroad railroads of. Wide and graceful, adorned with paint chips and fire extinguishers, and leading from offices to surgical suites to the cafeteria. Find out what works well at illinois central railroad from the people who know best. A summary and case brief of illinois central railroad co. Illinois central railroad company has 59 books on goodreads with 5 ratings.
Share old illinois passenger depot railroad museum built in 1903 by the illinois central railroad, the old railroad passenger depot has since been restored and now serves as home to the carbondale train museum. Appeals from the circuit court of the united states for the northern district of illinois syllabus. Its unique northsouth route handled 30 percent of all war material, supplies, and troops to civil war battlegrounds in the south. Headquartered in chicago, the illinois central railroad was known as the main line of midamerica, as it was a major railroad cutting through. Buy illinois central railroad mbi railroad color history mbi railroad color history mbi railroad color history new title by tom murray isbn.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Upon foreclosure, illinois property went to leroy and eastern rr. Three large ledger books with copies of a form on onion skin paper. Illinois central 482 2417 was heading out of new orleans with train no. Ic inventory of the illinois central railroad company archives, 18311984, bulk bulk 18511970 ic finding aid prepared by carolyn curtis mohr alison hinderliter the newberry library modern manuscripts 60 west walton street chicago, illinois, 60610 3122553511 2003. Many relate to the of the railroad or specific events in its growth. See our prints page for more details pff this map isnt part of any series, but we have other railroad maps that you might want to check out. Illinois central railroad books, find the lowest price on new, used books, textbooks compare book prices at stores. Illinois central railroad mbi railroad color history. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. 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.
The photographs are drawn from numerous sources, including the railroad s own photographers, amateur photographers, and photography studios. Get the inside scoop on jobs, salaries, top office locations, and ceo insights. Often, coverage within a single chapter will range from brilliantlycolored diesels from the second half of the twentieth century, contrasted with black and white steam locomotive portraits taken by james shaughnessy. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. First railroad to receive lands granted by the passage of the illinois central land grant bill. Uncover why illinois central railroad is the best company for you. Browse maps, pictures and histories of abandoned railroad lines in the state of illinois. Jun 25, 2014 rand mcnallys map of the illinois central railroad. A wikipedia article about this author is available illinois central railroad company. Illinois central railroad books, book price comparison at. Title illinois central railroad coverageyear 1858 description pamphlet about the illinois central railroad lands that were for sale in illinois in 1858, contains a description of the lands, advantages of settling in illinois, various letters in regard to soil, etc. Illinois central railroad company the online books page.
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O scale trains magazine, march 2007 one of the nicest aspects of this book is the spread of locomotive types covered. Illinois central railroad historical society paxton, il. Illinois central railroad southeastern louisiana university. The bulk of the illinois central records at the newberry ca. Page 682 that in order to aid in the continuation of said central railroad from the mouth of the ohio river to the city of mobile, all the rights, privileges, and liabilities hereinbefore conferred on the state of illinois shall be granted to the states of alabama and mississippi respectively, for the purpose of aiding in the construction of a railroad from said city of mobile to a point near the mouth of the ohio river, and that public lands of the united states, to the same extent, in. The illinois central railroad profoundly affected the economic and physical development of illinois and chicago. This is a foundational case for the public trust doctrine.
He has published six books and dozens of articles, mostly on the ic. Sidney breese, father of the illinois central railroad. Under the public trust doctrine, the legislature may not grant a private corporation title to submerge land that is held in trust for the public. The supreme court decision in illinois central railroad v. Chicago and the illinois central railroad clifford j. Chicago and the illinois central railroad by clifford j. History of the illinois central railroad book, 1975. Help bookmark tell a friend outofprint wish list home. In an eastwest world, the illinois central carved out a niche by running straight down the gut of a nation, from chicago to the gulf of mexico.
History of the illinois central railroad railroads of america john f stover on. The south water freight depot of illinois central railroad in 1943. Many others are travel oriented publications produced by the railroad to attract customers. This finding aid was produced using the archivists toolkit 20140606t16. Page 682 that in order to aid in the continuation of said central railroad from the mouth of the ohio river to the city of mobile, all the rights, privileges, and liabilities hereinbefore conferred on the state of illinois shall be granted to the states of alabama and mississippi respectively, for the purpose of aiding in the construction of a railroad from said city of mobile to a point near the mouth of the ohio river, and. The dodgeville, wisconsin illinois central railroad branch. Illinois central railroad american company britannica.
The illinois central railroad was first organized in illinois in 1851. Jul 27, 2007 this mostly deals with illinois central railroad locomotives and equipment. Filled with information, artifacts and souveniers, the museum contains significant facts relating to carbondales history. Downey has had an interest in the illinois central railroad since he was a teenager growing up in western kentucky during the 1980s. 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 covers the railroads operations within the city of chicago, plus the outlying suburbs, from the late 1800s to 1960. According to randy houks railroad timeline, the first american rails are said to have been laid down at quincy, mass. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. The 2417 had been built by lima in december 1924 and was retired in february 1960, when almost all of the railroad s remaining steam locomotives were stricken. Assignment of locomotives from february 1953 furnished by charles v. Downey is a certified surgical technologist and lives in memphis, tennessee, with his wife, jolinne. The society is an independent notfor profit 501c3 illinois corporation.
Compare pay for popular roles and read about the teams worklife balance. Illinois central railroad historical society was founded in 1979, and is located at 250 n market st in paxton. This book features the locomotives, depots, and memorabilia of the. This book depicts many of the accidents that have taken place along the illinois central through the years. In addition to louisville, the states largest city, the icrr also served dozens of small towns. Additional information is available at or by contacting frank e willis at 217 3792261. The supreme court held a four to three split decision that the state of illinois did not. Illinois central railroad news newspapers books scholar jstor february 20. History of the illinois central railroad railroads of america. Bhi publications publishes railroad photo books intended for use by manufacturers and modelers.
Cn is your complete transportation and logistics solution. Kentucky and the illinois central railroad by clifford j. Since then, numerous railway companies have come and gone, with many mergers occurring along the way. The illinois central railroad icrr operated approximately 600 miles of mainline track throughout the commonwealth of kentucky, stretching from the mississippi river to the central part of the state. Abraham lincoln as attorney for the illinois central railroad company chicago. With roots dating back to 1851, the illinois central railroad ic transported millions of passengers and countless tons of freight. The railroad was basically worth scrap value, harrison said. Illinois central railroad company publisher urbana, ill. 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. This 575 page tome covers the history of the illinois central railroad from its founding to the merger with gulf mobile and ohio to form the illinois central gulf railroad. The central illinois railroad came into existence 11232000 by leasing the track on either side of western ave. Illinois central railroads city of new orleans passenger trains rolling through dusk on its way from chicago to new orleans.
Illinois central image gallery classic trains magazine. Books by illinois central railroad company author of. 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. This comprehensive and beautifully illustrated history of the main line of midamericathe railroad that brought us engineer luther casey joneslooks at illinois centrals motive power and rolling stock, its good old reliable passenger service and crack freight operations, and its most interesting routes. Illinois central railroad collection, 18511906 lemelson center. The history behind the 1887 to 1942 life span of the scenic illinois central railroad branch line between freeport, il and dodgeville, wi. Perfect for any fan of the illinois central railroad. The illinois central railroad historical society, inc. The seminal architectural feature of the old hospitalthe parts built by illinois central railroadwas this staircase. An illustrated history of the 1887 to 1942 life span of the illinois central railroad dodgeville district. Includes contemporary newspaper articles chronologically ordered, rare railroad publications and geographically arranged photographs. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Up for sale is this june 1, 1953 revision of the illinois central list of forms and office supplies form ssk 53. The central illinois railroad was established in 2000, operating on track leased from the burlington northern and santa fe railway bnsf.
Founded in 1851, the illinois central was the first land grant railroad in the united states. Aug 15, 2007 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. It explores, through vintage photographs, the passenger and freight trains, suburban trains, locomotives, shops and repair facilities, and people that made the railroad function. A line also connected chicago with sioux city, iowa 1870. Illinois central steam these photos are from the archives of the ic. Stover, railroads of america series, macmillan, new york, 1975. Find 4 listings related to illinois central railroad in homewood on. Forgotten books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Excerpt from abraham lincoln and the illinois central railroad.
Over the past 25 years ive collected countless photos of icicg locomotives, cars, and buildings, and will share some on. All papers have been left, as far as possible, in the form in which they were classified by the company, for the illinois central arranged and even indexed its papers in a more businesslike fashion than many other corporations of its time. Cn transportation services rail shipping, intermodal. Told with contemporary newspaper articles, railroad issued employee and public time tables, engineering department grade profiles of the entire line, and quality photographs of all depots and facilities. John stuart was a springfield lawyer and former partner of abraham lincoln.
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