The Railroads and Northern Illinois Prosperity Visit
A vivid travel narrative traces the progress of the Illinois Central and allied lines from Bloomington to Amboy, describing prairie wealth, rail constructions, flood of new mills and brick stores, and the growing towns along the route. It notes Grand Detour and Dixon, rail bridges and tunnels, and the broader promise of northern Illinois commerce tied to the rail network.
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Llinois Central Railroad
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Dixon
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Moomington
Eplandid
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Rock Feland Railroad Company
LaSalle
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Bill Smiths
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Contra
C. & M. Rairoad
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Chicago Railroad
Illinois Coorral
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