Charlie, Gerald, Russ, and others:
One must be careful when citing only one historical reference!
Charlie is correct in the regard that an east-west right of way was
chartered and built by a company named Chicago, St. Charles &
Mississippi and I believe that a part of that east -west ROW was
used by the Galena (later C&NW) to connect to that ROW from
Western Ave. (CNW not CB&Q). I also believe that the connection
in Oak Park is correct.
Where I differ in opinion. and that is just that, opinion, is that the
crossing of the South Branch of the Chicago River was done by a
consortium of four railroads, ICRR, CB&Q - call it what you will,
the name changed during const, - MC and C&NW. The CStC&M
was consigned to history by that time.
At any point, I hope those of you that have the book are enjoying
it.
Regards,
Ed DeRouin
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