This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Rail plans weave Wisconsin to Chicago with coal and passenger aims
A long text discusses railroad expansion from Terre Haute toward Louisville and Evansville, detailing John R. Walsh's coal line ambitions, potential crossings, and mainline links. It notes connections with B&O and Evansville routes, the shift toward through passenger service, and the anticipated economic impact along the Southeastern corridor, including Dayton and Indiana coal regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsh
Evansville
Odon
Mnd Oroxseil
Loulaville
Daviess Feet
Wanisis
Elnora
Erre Haute
Fale
Onville Coal and
Hine
Terre' Hauta
Fexga
Ie & B I
Iva Bville
Franaville
Terrs
Mner
Setie
Windy City
Twin Cities
Schulevitta
Chicazo
Lighir