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DuPage Co Historical Museum: Relics of the Chicago, Aurora, and Elgin Railway – Wheaton

October 7, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday, October 7 | 1P | Community Center, Atten Rm. #222 | FREE Event!

In this presentation, Brian and Joyce Ostberg (BeHistoric) will discuss what remains of the Chicago, Aurora and Elgin Railway, over its former right-of-way, which includes most of the present day Illinois Prairie Path and Fox River Trails, including remaining stations, substations, bridges, and overpasses. We will also describe how to find the many remaining artifacts of this bygone railway along the sixty plus miles of the Illinois Prairie Path.

 

10/7: Relics of the Chicago, Aurora, and Elgin Railway

Details

Date:
October 7, 2023
Time:
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Website:
https://dupagemuseum.org/

Venue

Wheaton Community Center
1777 S Blanchard St
Wheaton, IL
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