Chicago, Rockford Northern Railroad
Title
Chicago, Rockford Northern Railroad
Description
First train on the Chicago, Rockford, Northern Railroad that later became CB&Q. During the 1860s and 1870s prominent Rockford citizens worked to bring new railroad companies to Rockford to break the monopoly of the Galena and Chicago Union. A charter for the Chicago, Rockford Northern Railroad was secured in November 1874 with Robert Tinker as general manager. A bridge over the Rock River was completed in July 1875 and trains were using it a few days later.
Date
circa 1875
Rights
Midway Village Museum
Format
jpeg
Type
Still Image
Identifier
90.44.2b
Original Format
Photo
Physical Dimensions
5.75" x 8.50"
Collection
Citation
“Chicago, Rockford Northern Railroad,” Midway Village Museum - Digital Collections, accessed April 25, 2024, https://midwayvillagemuseumdigitalcollections.omeka.net/items/show/3836.