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October 09, 2005	William J. Manon Jr.

Currently researching the History for this Depot. Do you have info that can Help? Please comment. June 2006

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R. Radek		16-Mar-2015 22:09
I think this depot was on the KD Line (aka Kenosha Division) that entered Rockford from Loves Park. The depot on South Main Street was on the line running to Freeport. So likely there were two C&NW depots in Rockford on two separate lines of the Road.

William J. Manon Jr.		23-Apr-2009 21:25
I recently acquired a copy of the original building plans for this Depot. It was designed by Charles S. Frost and built 1911. The depot is located at 703 Seventh Street, Rockford, Illinois

Bob Blake		23-Apr-2009 04:20
I believe this depot is relatively new. The earlier C&NW depot was west of the river on South Main Street. It was elevated because the railroad crossed South Main Street on a bridge. I remember walking down the steps to get to the street. That depot was active until the C&NW discontinued passenger traffic in the 50s. I don't know when it was torn down. I'm guessing this depot was built to support freight traffic around the 70s. The C&NW Historical Society may be able to provide more information.

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