Date of material: 1904-1912 [postcard copied was postmarked 1912]. Rock Island depot on 1st St. looking Southwest from west end of bridge. The Short Line/ Rock Island depot was built in 1910. It was unique at that time in the midwest as it was build of cement. The train traveled the Short Line to Waverly Junction and then could transfer to the Rock Island.
Additional photographs and resources can be found at the Waverly Public Library on the local and family history page http://www.waverlyia.com/public-library/research/local-and-family-history-collection.aspx Accession No. 89A0008
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Date of material: 1904-1912 [postcard copied was postmarked 1912]. Rock Island depot on 1st St. looking Southwest from west end of bridge. The Short Line/ Rock Island depot was built in 1910. It was unique at that time in the midwest as it was build of cement. The train traveled the Short Line to Waverly Junction and then could transfer to the Rock Island.
Additional photographs and resources can be found at the Waverly Public Library on the local and family history page http://www.waverlyia.com/public-library/research/local-and-family-history-collection.aspx Accession No. 89A0008