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Relics of the Chicago, Aurora and Elgin Railway

Presented by Wheaton Park District at DuPage County Historical Museum, Wheaton IL

Oct 07 2023
Relics of the Chicago, Aurora and Elgin Railway

Brian and Joyce Ostberg (BeHistoric) will discuss what remains of the Chicago, Aurora and Elgin Railway.

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.

ADMISSION INFO

Admission is free.

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INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*

  • Oct 7, 2023 at 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm (Sat)
* Event durations (if noted) are approximate. Please check with the presenting organization or venue to confirm start times and duration.

LOCATION

DuPage County Historical Museum

102 E. Wesley Street, Wheaton, IL 60187

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